Recently, media outlets have conducted in-depth investigations into a serious issue faced by cryptocurrency investors—violent crime. As the value of digital assets soars, some criminals have changed their tactics, no longer just engaging in cyber intrusions but directly targeting investors.

How do they operate? Simply and brutally—by leaking data to obtain user information and transaction records, identifying middle-class or retired investors, and then carrying out robberies, kidnappings, and forcing victims to transfer assets. This is not alarmist; multiple real cases have occurred in the United States.

The data is shocking: since 2020, over 200 documented cases of "physical crypto attacks" worldwide have been recorded, and the trend is rising.

What issues does this reveal? The crypto industry has obvious vulnerabilities in several key areas—insufficient user privacy protections, incomplete insurance coverage, and security measures that are not yet fully developed. The irreversible nature of transactions and the self-custody of assets, which are advantages of crypto, have now become targets for criminals. Investors need to stay vigilant, and the industry should reflect on how to balance convenience and security.