Brazil enters top 4 countries for physical attacks on crypto investors
- —Lopp's list now counts more than 700 confirmed physical attacks on crypto investors
- —Brazil recorded 35 cases, up from 12; France (85), the US (77) and Taiwan (51) lead
- —Most Brazilian incidents occurred in São Paulo (6) and Rio de Janeiro (4)
- —Attack peaks came in 2025 and 2021, with 8 and 7 cases respectively
Why it matters: The rising tally underscores that physical security is becoming as critical for crypto holders as digital security.
Source: Livecoins