NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CertiK recently released its Intel3D: H1 2026 Wrench Attacks Report, revealing that physical coercion against crypto holders intensified in the first half of 2026. CertiK recorded 52 verified wrench attacks globally, up from 39 in H1 2025, with recorded financial exposure reaching an estimated $124.1 million. The findings confirm that wrench attacks are a structural threat facing crypto holders, founders, and institutions worldwide.

Losses Escalate Even Faster Than Incident Volume

Average recorded exposure per incident rose from approximately $270,000 in H1 2025 to $2.39 million in H1 2026. These figures include ransom demands, forced transfers, and frozen or recovered assets rather than…