British crypto trader claims $800,000 was stolen in a violent burglary
2026-10-13 15:04:18
According to CoinMeta, a cryptocurrency trader from the UK reported being violently attacked by three armed intruders at his home, suffering losses of approximately $800,000. In a tweet on October 13, the trader stated that the intruders entered his home, threatened him with knives, and demanded that he hand over his crypto assets. He claimed that the intruders stole $40,000 from his main wallet and $720,000 from a hardware wallet. Although he initially estimated the loss at $800,000, the total amount later amounted to $760,000. Following the incident, the police designated his home as a crime scene. The trader said that he was not seriously injured in the incident but experienced significant psychological distress and warned other cryptocurrency holders about the risk of violent robberies.
Source:Cryptonews
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