An Italian tourist was kidnapped and tortured for 17 days in a luxury townhouse in SoHo to force access to his Bitcoin wallet. Two suspects have been charged, including a self-styled “crypto king” and his business partner. The case highlights the growing trend of “wrench attacks” in the crypto world, with similar plots recently uncovered in France. The Manhattan District Attorney is pursuing the case, while experts advise crypto investors to prioritize real-world security measures to protect their assets.

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