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France records 90 crypto-related violent cases and 223 arrests in 2026

  • —90 crypto-related violent cases recorded from January to mid-August 2026
  • —223 arrests and 126 incarcerations between January and July
  • —Over 40% of victims in France were relatives of crypto holders
  • —Attacks spread beyond Paris to Strasbourg, Marseille, Grenoble, Toulouse and Nantes
Why it matters: A surge in physical attacks on crypto holders in France raises security concerns for the industry and underscores risks from personal data leaks.
Source: CryptoActu
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