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Crypto Events Canceled in France Amid Spate of Violent Attacks on Holders
Two major crypto events, NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026, were canceled due to a market downturn and safety concerns following a string of violent physical attacks targeting crypto holders across France, which has seen over 20 such incidents. While organizers cited financial challenges, the atmosphere of fear created by the attacks was a significant underlying factor impacting public participation.
The attacks are part of a global trend of "wrench attacks," where criminals use physical violence and torture to force victims to hand over access to their digital assets. France, in particular, has become a hotspot, with at least 18 recorded cases across the country reported between July 2024 and November 2025 alone.
Key Insights
Growing Physical Threat: The danger in the crypto community has shifted from primarily financial risks (scams, market collapses) to physical threats, including kidnappings and home invasions.
High-Profile Victims: Targets have included high-net-worth individuals, executives of firms like Ledger and Paymium, and their family members.
Modus Operandi: Criminals often conduct surveillance, sometimes using information found in public databases or social media, to identify vulnerable individuals.
Location Dispersed: Incidents have occurred in various locations across France, including Paris, Normandy, Nantes, and Essonne, suggesting a widespread issue rather than being confined to a single city.
Industry Response: The rise in violence has led some crypto executives to significantly upgrade their personal security and prompted industry leaders to meet with French authorities to discuss safety measures.
#CryptoCrime #CPIWatch #CryptoAttacks #WrenchAttacks #NFTParis
Two major crypto events, NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026, were canceled due to a market downturn and safety concerns following a string of violent physical attacks targeting crypto holders across France, which has seen over 20 such incidents. While organizers cited financial challenges, the atmosphere of fear created by the attacks was a significant underlying factor impacting public participation.
The attacks are part of a global trend of "wrench attacks," where criminals use physical violence and torture to force victims to hand over access to their digital assets. France, in particular, has become a hotspot, with at least 18 recorded cases across the country reported between July 2024 and November 2025 alone.
Key Insights
Growing Physical Threat: The danger in the crypto community has shifted from primarily financial risks (scams, market collapses) to physical threats, including kidnappings and home invasions.
High-Profile Victims: Targets have included high-net-worth individuals, executives of firms like Ledger and Paymium, and their family members.
Modus Operandi: Criminals often conduct surveillance, sometimes using information found in public databases or social media, to identify vulnerable individuals.
Location Dispersed: Incidents have occurred in various locations across France, including Paris, Normandy, Nantes, and Essonne, suggesting a widespread issue rather than being confined to a single city.
Industry Response: The rise in violence has led some crypto executives to significantly upgrade their personal security and prompted industry leaders to meet with French authorities to discuss safety measures.
#CryptoCrime #CPIWatch #CryptoAttacks #WrenchAttacks #NFTParis
Wrench Attacks Are Rising — Here’s How to Protect Your Crypto in 2025
By The Hidden Chapter by Mr.R | Published via Binance Square – July 9, 2025
Crypto security isn’t just about cold wallets or seed phrases anymore.
In 2025, one of the fastest-growing threats is brutally offline — wrench attacks.
These attacks aren’t theoretical. They’re physical.
Think armed home invasions, forced wallet transfers, and high-stakes extortion. If you hold large amounts of crypto — or even brag like you do — you could become a target.
What Is a Wrench Attack?
The name comes from a meme:
“Why hack someone’s wallet when you can just hit them with a wrench until they give up their password?”
That’s no joke anymore.
In recent months, wrench attacks have surged globally, with high-profile cases in:
These attacks bypass firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor security.
Why? Because they target you, not your software
London – $2.3M in ETH stolen after a forced hardware wallet unlockPakistan – Trader kidnapped after sharing portfolio size on TwitterSouth Korea – Fake delivery agents used to gain access and extort keys
These attacks bypass firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor security.
Why? Because they target you, not your software.
🔐 How to Protect Yourself in 2025
Even if you're not a whale, operational security (OPSEC) is now essential. Here’s how to level up:
✅ Digital Measures:
Use Multi-Sig Wallets: Spread approval across devices or people.Enable Hidden Wallets: Leverage plausible deniability features
(Trezor, Ledger).Split Assets: Keep only small sums in visible wallets; hide the rest in cold storage.
✅ Physical Measures:
Don’t reveal your portfolio size on socials (even as a joke).Set up duress PINs or time-delay features on hardware wallets.Invest in home security: smart cameras, encrypted vaults, biometric access.
⚠️ Bonus: Fake Wallet Strategy
Keep a “decoy” wallet with a small amount of crypto. If threatened, giving that up might de-escalate the situation, buying you time and potentially saving your main stash.
🧠 Final Take
In a digital-first world, crypto wealth has become dangerously visible, yet physically vulnerable.
Wrench attacks are a reminder that decentralized finance still requires centralized self-defense. If you’re securing millions with 12 words, make sure the people around you can’t force them out.
#CryptoSecurity2025
#WrenchAttacks
#Web3Safety
#Coldwallet
#CryptoWealth
$BTC $ETH $SOL
Crypto security isn’t just about cold wallets or seed phrases anymore.
In 2025, one of the fastest-growing threats is brutally offline — wrench attacks.
These attacks aren’t theoretical. They’re physical.
Think armed home invasions, forced wallet transfers, and high-stakes extortion. If you hold large amounts of crypto — or even brag like you do — you could become a target.
What Is a Wrench Attack?
The name comes from a meme:
“Why hack someone’s wallet when you can just hit them with a wrench until they give up their password?”
That’s no joke anymore.
In recent months, wrench attacks have surged globally, with high-profile cases in:
These attacks bypass firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor security.
Why? Because they target you, not your software
London – $2.3M in ETH stolen after a forced hardware wallet unlockPakistan – Trader kidnapped after sharing portfolio size on TwitterSouth Korea – Fake delivery agents used to gain access and extort keys
These attacks bypass firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor security.
Why? Because they target you, not your software.
🔐 How to Protect Yourself in 2025
Even if you're not a whale, operational security (OPSEC) is now essential. Here’s how to level up:
✅ Digital Measures:
Use Multi-Sig Wallets: Spread approval across devices or people.Enable Hidden Wallets: Leverage plausible deniability features
(Trezor, Ledger).Split Assets: Keep only small sums in visible wallets; hide the rest in cold storage.
✅ Physical Measures:
Don’t reveal your portfolio size on socials (even as a joke).Set up duress PINs or time-delay features on hardware wallets.Invest in home security: smart cameras, encrypted vaults, biometric access.
⚠️ Bonus: Fake Wallet Strategy
Keep a “decoy” wallet with a small amount of crypto. If threatened, giving that up might de-escalate the situation, buying you time and potentially saving your main stash.
🧠 Final Take
In a digital-first world, crypto wealth has become dangerously visible, yet physically vulnerable.
Wrench attacks are a reminder that decentralized finance still requires centralized self-defense. If you’re securing millions with 12 words, make sure the people around you can’t force them out.
#CryptoSecurity2025
#WrenchAttacks
#Web3Safety
#Coldwallet
#CryptoWealth
$BTC $ETH $SOL
WARNING: Sensitive Content—OF Streamer "Amouranth" Wrench Attack Caught on Video
🚨More and more attacks are being made on crypto holders.
Reminder to stay safe and keep your crypto holdings to yourself! Winning silently is still winning. #bitcoin
#wrenchattacks
🚨More and more attacks are being made on crypto holders.
Reminder to stay safe and keep your crypto holdings to yourself! Winning silently is still winning. #bitcoin
#wrenchattacks
WRENCH ATTACKS SKYROCKETING 🚨
2025 is the WORST year for crypto extortion. Cases have EXPLODED. Over 60 reported wrench attacks targeting crypto holders. This SHATTERS previous records. The threat is REAL and GROWING. Awareness is RISING. Don't let your crypto be next. Stay vigilant.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.
#CryptoSecurity #WrenchAttacks #FOMO 💥
2025 is the WORST year for crypto extortion. Cases have EXPLODED. Over 60 reported wrench attacks targeting crypto holders. This SHATTERS previous records. The threat is REAL and GROWING. Awareness is RISING. Don't let your crypto be next. Stay vigilant.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.
#CryptoSecurity #WrenchAttacks #FOMO 💥
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