UK crypto trader says almost $800,000 lost in knife attack as wrench attacks proliferate

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UK crypto trader says almost $800,000 lost in knife attack as wrench attacks proliferate

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A UK crypto trader reports masked intruders stealing almost $800,000 worth of digital assets at knifepoint, highlighting a surge in “wrench attacks” across Britain. The incident underscores growing physical‑security threats to crypto holdings, prompting investors to reassess custody strategies and regulators to consider stricter protection guidelines, potentially tightening market confidence and liquidity.

A crypto trader in the U.K. claimed masked intruders stole nearly $800,000 in cryptocurrency at knifepoint, furthering concerns of "wrench attacks" spreading in the country.