France faces wave of attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders

Nearly 80 attacks and kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies recorded in France since January 2026.

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These crimes exploit outdated databases to target individuals, authorities say.

The phenomenon is spreading beyond millionaires, now affecting a wider range of profiles.

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