#数字资产生态回暖 【Hong Kong Mong Kok Cryptocurrency Asset Shop Robbery Warning: HKD 10 Million Assets Lost in a Narrow Escape】

Last night at 8 pm, a risk incident occurred again in Hong Kong’s bustling commercial district. In Mong Kok’s Nathan Road core business area, a virtual asset exchange shop was suddenly raided by masked robbers just before closing time. 2-3 perpetrators forcibly threatened the 46-year-old shop owner, leading to a fierce confrontation. The owner’s hand was visibly bleeding, and his wife promptly called the police. Fortunately, police arrived within 3 minutes, and the robbers fled in a panic. Cold wallet assets valued at HKD 8-15 million were ultimately unharmed.

**Case Data Overview**
• Location: Mong Kok neon-lit shopping district with over 100,000 daily visitors
• Entire incident lasted less than 5 minutes, highly suspected to be a site reconnaissance for an attack
• The shop is equipped with multi-chain cold wallet storage
• The owner triggered a silent alarm system

**On-site Details Revealed**
Nearby merchants disclosed that the shop’s glass door is fitted with dual biometric locks. The robbers may have entered by tailing customers. A backpack left behind contained hydraulic shears and a signal jammer—professional tools clearly aimed at virtual asset shop security systems. More alarmingly, recent consecutive cases on Hong Kong Island have seen similar incidents, with single losses reaching up to HKD 23 million.

**Emerging Industry Concerns**
As virtual asset licensing deepens, over 40 licensed exchanges are operating on Hong Kong Island, and more than 200 exchange shops are on the street. However, recent data shows only 35% of shops have installed anti-riot glass, and less than 20% are equipped with satellite alarms. Industry insiders complain: “We used to think hardware wallets are safer than cash, but unexpectedly, the robbers want to pry out private keys too.”

Holders of mainstream cryptocurrencies like $ETH, $BNB, etc., should also remain vigilant—year-end is approaching, and targeted crimes are on the rise. Whether offline exchanges or self-managed assets, security upgrades are now essential. The police are currently investigating cross-border money laundering channels.

Is your wallet protected?