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UK Crypto Trader Stolen $800,000 in Knife Assault
A U.K. cryptocurrency trader, pseudonymously 'realist' on X, reported almost $800,000 in crypto stolen after armed intruders broke into his home and forced him to transfer assets to a specific wallet. The trader shared a Solana wallet address on blockchain explorer Solscan to substantiate his account, but no corresponding confirmation from authorities has been provided. The incident highlights the risk of physical violence or threats to compel crypto holders to surrender their assets, known as 'wrench attacks'.