The CEO of a South Korean cryptocurrency company, Hugo Hyungsoo Lee, was viciously attacked in a courtroom in Seoul. The incident occurred during the trial of Haru Invest, where three executives were accused of stealing $826 million in digital assets from 16,000 users. The attacker, a disgruntled victim of Haru Invest, attempted to stab Lee in the neck with a knife. Following the attack, Lee was hospitalized. The company had suspended withdrawals, leading to further investigations and arrests of top executives. This incident sheds light on the growing trend of physical attacks related to cryptocurrencies. Recent cases in Thailand, Ukraine, and London have seen individuals being forced to transfer large sums of digital assets at gunpoint or through violent means. Despite advancements in cybersecurity, these incidents highlight the need for increased security measures in the crypto industry. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news