Chainalysis' latest report reveals that in the first half of 2026, violent robberies targeting cryptocurrency holders (“Wrench Attacks,” involving methods like kidnapping, home invasions, and coercion to force victims to transfer crypto assets) have resulted in losses exceeding $30 million. At the current pace, annual losses could surpass the $58 million record set in 2025. The report highlights that France has become a hotspot for such attacks, partly due to the French tax authority's data leak of high-net-worth crypto investors, which expanded the pool of targets for criminals. Chainalysis also noted that these attacks are increasingly targeting victims' families, with home invasions and kidnappings making up a growing proportion of cases. (The Block) https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/news-66031