Security· ★★★· bearish·

UK crypto trader robbed of about $800,000 in violent home invasion

  • —The attack took place on December 13, 2025, in Smith's Wood, Solihull
  • —A fourth person directed the robbery in real time over a video call
  • —Luxury goods including Rolex watches were also taken; total losses around $800,000
  • —Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information on the suspects
Why it matters: The case adds to a wave of violent crypto robberies, with roughly $30 million lost to such attacks through mid-2026.
Source: Crypto Briefing