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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These crimes exploit outdated databases to target individuals, authorities say.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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Ces agressions visent à extorquer des clés privées ou des fonds en cryptomonnaies, avec un risque accru pour les victimes identifiées via des fuites de données. Les autorités françaises renforcent les enquêtes pour démanteler ces réseaux.

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