France records 90 violent crypto-related attacks over seven months
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French authorities recorded 90 cases of crypto-related violent crimes across a seven-month span, with leaked tax data suspected of enabling the attacks, Cointelegraph reported.
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats, and violent theft over a seven-month period. Criminals specifically targeted victims based on their cryptocurrency holdings. Cointelegraph reported on October 9, 2026, that compromised or leaked tax records exposing the identities and asset balances of crypto owners are suspected to be behind the surge in physical attacks.