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Bitcoin Heist: $85,800 Stolen in Trinidad

Crypto Holder Robbed in Trinidad Amid Rising Global Attacks

  • A man in Trinidad was robbed of $85,800 during a parking-lot crypto transaction on November 29.
  • The assailants took the cash and both victims’ phones before fleeing in a getaway car.
  • “Wrench attacks” and related violence are now occurring roughly once per week worldwide, according to experts.
  • Jameson Lopp has documented over 60 wrench attacks this year alone.

This incident is part of a global trend where digital-asset holders are increasingly targeted for physical robberies. Experts highlight the use of blockchain analytics and AI-driven reconnaissance by attackers to plan these crimes.

With incidents like the Trinidad robbery occurring weekly, it underscores the need for heightened security measures among crypto holders worldwide. (Source)

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