CryptoUK Warns of Rising Violence Against Crypto Holders
- —Gart report documents 305 cases of violence against crypto holders
- —Nearly half of the cases involved torture or severe threats
- —Social media and leaked customer records help attackers identify targets
- —CryptoUK has worked with London's Metropolitan Police on physical coercion risks
Why it matters: Rising physical attacks increase pressure on the industry over data protection and could accelerate regulatory action in the UK.
Source: Coinfomania
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