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France Reports Over 40 Crypto Ransom Kidnappings Since January

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Published 2026-04-16 22:10 UTCUpdated 2026-04-17 13:45 UTC
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Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase
Cointelegraph · News · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-17 13:45 UTC
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Notable crypto execs descended on Paris Blockchain Week, bringing more attention to personal security as kidnapping and ransom attempts skyrocket.

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Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-17 13:45 UTC
France Reports Over 40 Crypto Ransom Kidnappings Since January
U.Today · u.today · 2026-04-17 08:01 UTC
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