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Robbers steal nearly $800,000 from crypto trader in the UK
Three knife-wielding intruders broke into a cryptocurrency trader's home in the UK and forced him to transfer around $800,000 in crypto assets. The attackers tied up the man and threatened to kill him unless he gave them access to his wallets.
The victim described the attack in a post on X. According to him, the criminals stole approximately $40,000 from his main crypto wallets and another $720,000 from his Ledger hardware wallet. The amounts reported by the trader therefore add up to $760,000, although he initially estimated his losses at around $800,000.
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In addition to the cryptocurrency, the attackers stole the victim's Rolex watch and phone, which they later smashed. The man said he escaped with several bruises but suffered no serious injuries. Police arrived at the property and launched an investigation. However, the details of the robbery have not yet been independently confirmed by police.
Attacks on cryptocurrency holders are increasing
According to Chainalysis, 46 physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders were recorded worldwide during the first half of 2026. Criminals successfully obtained funds in 12 cases, with confirmed losses exceeding $30 million. Home invasions accounted for 37% of all incidents, compared with 14% in 2025.
A CertiK study revealed an even more concerning picture. During the first six months of 2026, the company recorded 52 attacks involving cryptocurrency holders. The total financial exposure associated with these crimes reached $124.1 million. However, this figure includes not only stolen funds but also ransom demands, frozen assets, and other amounts linked to the incidents.
Europe accounted for the largest number of cases, with 39 attacks, including 33 in France. The UK recorded two confirmed incidents over the same period.
One such crime involved the kidnapping of two French cryptocurrency investors in London. The attackers held the men captive for more than 52 hours, threatened them, and forced them to transfer $30,000 in cryptocurrency. In August, five people involved in the crime were convicted.
Chainalysis analysts note that criminals are increasingly targeting not only cryptocurrency holders themselves but also their relatives. During the first half of 2026, investors' family members and acquaintances were involved in approximately 25% to 30% of recorded physical attacks.
How to protect yourself from robbery
Security experts advise cryptocurrency holders not to disclose information about their assets on social media. Posts showing wallet screenshots, large trading profits, or expensive purchases can attract criminals' attention. Users should also avoid sharing their home addresses with strangers, revealing their real-time locations, or discussing where their cryptocurrency savings are stored.
Additional protection can come from spreading assets across multiple wallets and storing large amounts on hardware devices. However, even a hardware wallet cannot protect against criminals using physical force. Holders of substantial cryptocurrency reserves should therefore strengthen their home security, avoid keeping recovery phrases in easily accessible places, and limit the number of people who know the size of their holdings.
As a reminder, crypto investors lost more than $30 million to physical attacks and kidnappings in 2026.
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