The Phantom Wallet: How Invisible Money Fuels Visible Violence
As the world becomes increasingly digital, so too does crime. Cryptocurrency, once confined to the world of technology and finance, has burst onto the streets. Criminals are not only hacking digital wallets but are also resorting to physical violence and kidnapping to seize digital assets1. This shift marks a critical point in our approach to digital asset crime.
Take, for instance, a case in New York City in May 2025. A 28-year-old cryptocurrency in...
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