CryptoBearishCoinDesk · 5h ago7/10
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Inside the rise of wrench attacks against crypto holders and how France has become the focus
France is experiencing a surge in crypto-related kidnappings and extortion attacks, with 41 incidents reported in 2024—approximately one every 2.5 days. This spike in violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders has prompted French authorities to enhance security measures and highlights the growing vulnerability of wealthy crypto investors to physical threats.
