Armed robbers force French family to transfer €40K in crypto
- —Four attackers entered the home early in the morning; the couple and children aged 12 and 8 were inside
- —The father was beaten and forced to transfer €40,000 ($45,825) in crypto
- —The family was held for more than three hours and left tied up
- —France recorded over 70 crypto-related attacks and kidnappings in the first eight months of 2026
Why it matters: A surge in violent crypto-related home invasions in France raises security concerns for holders and could push regulators to address physical risks for crypto investors.
Source: CoinSpot