Overview
- The report verified 72 incidents worldwide in 2025, a 75% year-over-year increase.
- Europe accounted for over 40% of cases, with France logging 19 attacks and the United States eight.
- Kidnapping was the most common tactic as physical assaults rose 250%, spanning home invasions, family intimidation, and honey-pot lures.
- CertiK links the surge to organized crime groups operating in countries such as France, Spain, and Sweden, while warning that incidents are underreported.
- Responses range from decoy wallets, seed–hardware separation, and multi-signature time locks to early insurance offerings that include coverage from Lloyd’s of London.