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French Police Rescue Mother and Child After $400K Crypto Ransom Kidnapping

Jean-Didier Berger said at Paris Blockchain Week that France is preparing new steps to protect crypto holders as wrench attacks and kidnappings keep mounting.

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Jean-Didier Berger said at Paris Blockchain Week that France is preparing new steps to protect crypto holders as wrench attacks and kidnappings keep mounting.

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French minister says new measures are coming after crypto kidnappings
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-16 10:53 UTC
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