Children of a crypto worker were held hostage in the latest reported “wrench attack” in France, with $46,000 taken, according to Decrypt. The term refers to physical attacks targeting people believed to have access to cryptocurrency or other digital assets. The incident adds to a growing series of such cases in the country. France has recorded more than 70 wrench attacks during the first eight months of 2026, making it the worst-hit country worldwide, based on the figures cited by Decrypt. The report did not provide further details about the victims, the circumstances of the incident, or whether authorities had made arrests. The case highlights the physical-security risks facing crypto holders and workers, alongside the market’s familiar digital threats. No connection to AKE, MON, ONT, ORE, TAC, or TAG was reported in the supplied information.
