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    "France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year",
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  "textContent": "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 […]\n\nThe post France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year appeared first on Digital Journal.",
  "title": "France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year"
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