Binance Issues Real-World Threat Alert With Urgent Advice for Crypto Holders

As physical threats escalate alongside bitcoin’s bull run, Binance is sounding the alarm with a high-impact, five-pronged defense plan to protect crypto holders worldwide.

Binance Reveals 5-Step Action Plan as Crypto-Related Attacks Spike

Crypto exchange Binance issued a safety advisory on May 27, warning the crypto community about a growing threat that extends beyond the digital realm. The Binance Physical Security team reported that as bitcoin prices rise and adoption increases, so too does the risk of physical attacks targeting individuals associated with cryptocurrencies. While still relatively rare, these incidents are growing in frequency and have prompted Binance to urge both caution and preparedness among users.

“As the industry’s digital defenses become more robust, criminals are increasingly shifting to real-world tactics,” the crypto exchange added. The advisory pointed to concrete data trends: “In 2019, only one incident was recorded, while 15 kidnapping cases were already reported in the first five months of 2025. These numbers are still marginal compared to the overall global number of kidnappings, which varies dramatically between estimates but measures in tens of thousands per year.”

Despite the relatively low figures, Binance emphasized that awareness and preventive measures are now necessary for anyone operating in the crypto space—particularly those with public exposure or perceived access to large digital asset holdings.

To help reduce the risk of real-world attacks on crypto holders, Binance recommended five key focus areas with immediate, actionable steps. First, users should limit their online exposure by not publicizing their involvement in crypto, avoiding the sharing of wallet screenshots or transaction histories, and using pseudonyms for blockchain activities to stay discreet Second, they should strengthen social media privacy settings by making accounts private, removing geolocation data from posts, and delaying the sharing of travel plans.