Oslo Family Attacked in Crypto Home Invasion as Bitcoin Crime Risks Grow
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In Oslo, Norway, a family with three children was attacked in a home invasion disguised as a food delivery, with robbers tying them up and demanding cryptocurrency access. Police suspect an inside job. Jameson Lopp highlights the case as a warning of rising security risks as criminals increasingly target digital assets. The incident reflects broader vulnerabilities in digital finance, alongside uncertainty from shifts in global monetary policy such as the Federal Reserve moving away from its 2% inflation target. Criminals are moving from opportunistic hacks to direct, violent attacks on individuals known to hold crypto. In another case from Paris, a crypto trader was kidnapped, tortured, and nearly killed in a ransom attack demanding €10,000 [Read full story here]. As monetary policy shifts and crypto adoption grows, holders are becoming more visible and vulnerable. This makes personal safety as critical as digital security, requiring stronger privacy practices, custody solutions, and awareness to protect both assets and lives.