The first half of 2026 has seen a worrying rise in physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders around the world, with new data from U.S.-based blockchain security firm CertiK revealing a 33.3% increase in incidents compared to the previous year. This increase translates into 52 confirmed attacks globally, with the total value at stake soaring to approximately $124.1 million. The surge highlights an alarming trend where criminals exploit physical vulnerabilities rather than technological ones, posing a growing threat to digital asset owners.