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France tops global crypto attack ranking with 49 cases in 2026

  • —710 crypto-related attacks recorded worldwide since 2014
  • —125 cases since January 2026, 17% of the 12-year total
  • —France: 86 attacks since 2014, 49 of them in 2026
  • —US follows with 77, Taiwan with 56 and Brazil with 36
Why it matters: A surge in physical attacks on crypto holders raises personal safety risks and adds pressure on regulators to address privacy and protection.
Source: Cryptoast
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