According to a Forbes report , physical attacks tied to cryptocurrency holdings rose by almost 170% over a six months span. That figure comes alongside a broader tally of 48 violent incidents recorded globally, a level that exceeds last year’s totals.

Around 35 of those incidents were reported since late February, signaling a rapid uptick in a short time. The spike has left law enforcement and the crypto community watching closely.

Attacks Spike In Six Months

Investigators and security analysts say the rise is linked to more people holding larger sums of crypto and the growing visibility of holders’ wealth.

France alone reported 14 incidents this year, making it one of the harder-hit countries. Many of the episodes involved coercion: victims were forced to move funds or surrender a

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