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CertiK verifies 72 wrench attacks in 2025, $40.9m losses; France leads region

Wrench attacks against crypto users rose sharply in 2025, with 72 verified cases and $40.9 million in losses. The count climbed about 75% from 2024, while Europe saw around 40% of global cases and France recorded 19. Examples included kidnappings and coercion to obtain private keys or ransom.

Cointelegraph by Turner Wright

CertiK: Wrench attacks rose about 75% in 2025, with $40.9 million in losses

According to CertiK, physical coercion of crypto wallet holders increased sharply in 2025, with 72 verified cases worldwide and an approximate 75% rise from 2024. Confirmed losses reached $40.9 million, while France tallied 19 incidents and Europe accounted for about 40% of global cases. The firm warned this threat now sits at the center of ecosystem risk.

Godfrey Benjamin

Charles Hoskinson unveils Logan AI upgrade on February 2, 2026, adding HSM and WSL

On February 2, 2026, Charles Hoskinson announced a major security upgrade for Logan, Cardano's AI agent, adding an HSM key management system and a two-container Docker running on WSL. The changes aim to curb hacks affecting wallets, bridges and DeFi. He also referenced past poisoning-attack concerns and Cardano's UXTO model protections.

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe: Separate Custody From Trading as BTGO Lists on Jan. 30, 2026

On January 30, 2026, BitGo said $BTGO went public, and CEO Mike Belshe framed the move as a maturity milestone. In an interview with CryptoNews, he argued that crypto must separate custody from trading and clearing to avoid single points of failure. BitGo reports assets under custody exceeding $100 billion and entered the listing profitable, focusing on institutional-grade infrastructure.

Step Finance Reports Treasury Breach, 261,854 SOL ($30M) Stolen Jan 31, 2026

On January 31, 2026, Step Finance said several treasury and fee wallets were compromised during APAC hours, with about 261,854 SOL valued near $30 million stolen. CertiK noted the stake authorization had been transferred before withdrawal, and the STEP token fell over 90% within 24 hours as the team stated user funds were not impacted.

US Justice Department Secures Over $400 Million From Helix Bitcoin Mixer Forfeiture in January 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in cryptocurrencies, cash, and real estate connected to the Helix Bitcoin Mixer, concluding litigation against its operator Larry Dean Harmon in January 2026. Helix, active from 2014 to 2017, processed over 354,468 Bitcoin allegedly tied to criminal activity, while Harmon was charged in 2020 and later sentenced in 2024 to prison time, supervised release, and asset forfeiture. The case unfolds amid broader U.S. regulatory action on crypto mixers and a policy shift on criminal enforcement for certain regulatory violations involving exchanges and developers.

Collins J. Okoth

Lighter and Axiom unveil Lighter EVM rollup on January 30, expanding into a broader DeFi platform

On January 30, Lighter announced a collaboration with Axiom to introduce Lighter EVM, an Ethereum-compatible rollup designed to extend the platform into a wider DeFi ecosystem. The system uses Axiom's OpenVM 2.0 and SWIRL proof method to deliver ZK-verified, low-cost, high-throughput execution while enabling rapid interoperability with Lighter's markets. Axiom has also strengthened fiat-to-crypto access via earlier integrations with Onramper and MoonPay, allowing users to fund trading with a broad range of payment options.

ChangeNOW's Non-Custodial Swap Platform: 1,500 Assets on 110+ Chains

Updated on January 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM UTC, this review covers ChangeNOW, a non-custodial crypto platform founded in 2017 with over 8 million users. It supports instant swaps across 1,500 assets on 110+ blockchains, averages 1–2 minutes per swap, and allows transactions from $2 with no upper limits. Fiat access spans 70+ currencies and major payment rails, with Trustpilot feedback around 4.5/5 from 13,000+ reviews.

Cryptopolitan Media

Ledger adds native Etherlink Layer 2 support on Tezos and prepares in-wallet staking

On January 30, 2026, Ledger said it had expanded its Tezos ecosystem support by adding native integration for Etherlink, the blockchain's EVM-compatible Layer 2. The move gives Etherlink users access to institutional-grade hardware wallet protections, Clear Signing, swaps, and full account visibility via Ledger's desktop and mobile apps, while future native staking is expected to deepen XTZ delegation and network participation.

Bybit launches Georgia crypto card with Mastercard, 10% cashback up to $150

On January 29, 2026, Bybit rolled out a crypto payment card in Georgia with Mastercard acceptance, allowing spending at participating merchants under applicable rules and location limits. The program offers 10% cashback, capped at $150 for new users and $75 for existing users, with a $100 minimum deposit required within 30 days of approval. Virtual and physical cards are available, with EMV 3-D Secure and Google Pay support.