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$124 Million in Theft Forces Crypto Industry to Rethink Privacy as Transparent Ledgers Become Security Risk

CoinRabbit and ChangeNOW found 52 extortion attacks stole $124 million in early 2026 by exploiting public wallet visibility. Their report argues crypto privacy protects users from targeted theft, not illicit activity.

August 5, 2026

$124 Million in Theft Forces Crypto Industry to Rethink Privacy as Transparent Ledgers Become Security Risk
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