This crypto-millionaire recounts his assault and the theft of 2 million dollars in the United Kingdom
Original headlineCe crypto-millionnaire raconte son agression et le vol de 2 millions de dollars au Royaume-Uni
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A crypto millionaire was abducted in the United Kingdom in November 2025 and robbed of $2 million in cryptocurrencies, and he has now recounted the details of the ordeal. The kidnapping marks one of the higher-profile physical attacks on digital-asset holders in the UK, a market where crypto wealth is increasingly concentrated among individuals who self-custody funds. The case underscores the growing risk of “wrench attacks,” in which criminals target people rather than exchanges or wallets directly. Watch for whether the incident accelerates adoption of privacy tools, multisig custody and decoy wallets among high-net-worth crypto holders, and whether UK authorities step up personal-security guidance for the sector.
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