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Family with two children held hostage in France for €40,000 in crypto

  • —4 armed men held a family of 4 for about 2 hours
  • —€40,000 in cryptocurrency was stolen via a forced transfer
  • —77 crypto-related cases were recorded in France in the first half of 2026
  • —France accounts for about 80% of physical attacks on crypto holders in Europe
Why it matters: The rise in physical attacks on crypto holders in France increases risks for investors and pressure for data protection regulation.
Source: CryptoActu
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