Three men jailed for up to six years over attempted crypto robbery in Bristol
- —Paul got six years, Madzou five and a half, Samagassi five
- —The assault took place on May 15, 2026; the victim suffered a head injury
- —The victim's sister alerted police and the attackers were arrested on site
- —CertiK logged 52 verified physical crypto attacks in H1 2026, $124.1M exposure
Why it matters: The case highlights the rise of 'wrench attacks' on crypto holders, with CertiK reporting a 33.3% increase in incidents and an 11.8x jump in losses in the first half of 2026.
Source: DiarioBitcoin