Crypto executives face rising global threat of physical attacks

Physical attacks and kidnappings targeting major cryptocurrency holders are rising sharply, with Bloomberg reporting a 75 percent year‑on‑year increase in 2025. Criminals are exploiting the public nature of blockchain data, as well as the visible lifestyles of crypto executives and whales, to identify high‑value targets. Exchanges and individuals are responding with bank‑level security, bodyguards, hardened travel protocols, and decoy wallet strategies. Despite the surge, experts believe many incidents remain unreported due to ransom payments and fear of further targeting.

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