Security· ★★★· bearish·

France accounts for nearly 80% of Europe's crypto kidnappings: 135 incidents since 2023

  • 135 crypto-related incidents in France since 2023
  • France accounts for about 80% of European cases
  • In 2026, kidnappings made up 52% of physical crypto attacks
  • Home invasions reached 37% of all cases
Why it matters: Physical security for crypto holders is becoming a distinct risk, as criminals increasingly target people and their families rather than exchanges and wallets.
Source: Cryptodnes