Wall St Engine(@wallstengine):According to CertiK, physical attacks on crypto holders reached 72 confirmed incidents in 2025, up 75%. Known losses totaled $41M. The real number is likely higher because kidnappings and ransom demands are often resolved privately. Coinbase spent about $7.6M on personal security for CEO Brian Armstrong in 2025, up more than 20% YoY. Gemini spent about $2.5M each on security for Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Security firms serving crypto holders say demand has moved from occasional outreach to weekly inquiries.

2026.05.19 12:19

According to CertiK, physical attacks on crypto holders reached 72 confirmed incidents in 2025, up 75%. Known losses totaled $41M. The real number is likely higher because kidnappings and ransom demands are often resolved privately. Coinbase spent about $7.6M on personal security for CEO Brian Armstrong in 2025, up more than 20% YoY. Gemini spent about $2.5M each on security for Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Security firms serving crypto holders say demand has moved from occasional outreach to weekly inquiries.