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Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime

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Rising Violence in Cryptocurrency Crime: The Wrench Attack Phenomenon

This chapter explores the disturbing increase in violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency stakeholders, highlighted by a recent abduction attempt of a cryptocurrency exchange CEO. It delves into 'wrench attacks' where criminals resort to violence to steal digital wealth, showcasing alarming incidents in Europe and Manhattan.

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