France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said Thursday. Since late 2024 French authorities have been dealing with a string of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting the families […] The post France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year appeared first on Digital Journal.