French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings

In France, brutal kidnapping attempts targeting individuals linked to cryptocurrency have shocked authorities as victims, including family members of crypto influencers and entrepreneurs, face horrific threats like physical harm and arson. One case saw kidnappers threaten immediate violence if the victim wouldn’t pay millions in ransom, while another involved losing a finger as a fear tactic. Despite their brazenness, these attacks were ultimately stopped by police and bystanders, resulting in 24 arrests following an operation involving a crypto entrepreneur's daughter.