But increasingly, that phrase is taking on a more sinister connotation, with the number of physical attacks on cryptocurrency investors, some of which involve violent home invasions, nearly doubling year over year in 2025, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Jan. 2).
While media coverage of the attacks tends to focus on wealthier targets like crypto execs or TikTok influencers, the report said an investigation into one prolific heist crew finds that victims now include children as well as blue collar workers like teachers and firemen.
There have been 215 documented cases of physical crypto attacks worldwide, the report added. However, security consultant Jameson…
Jan 07 2026
