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Hardware crypto wallet and Bitcoin coin on a bedside table as a masked intruder enters a home, illustrating rising physical security risks tied to Bitcoin self-custody for everyday investors in France

Crypto holders in France are being violently targeted again — and it’s no longer just insiders

Once the target pool expands beyond executives, the security playbook shifts to delays, multisig, secrecy, and physical protection.

1 week ago

Crime

France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral

French authorities bolster defenses for crypto sector amid wave of violent kidnappings and ransom attempts.

10 months ago

Crime

French government to meet crypto leaders over rising kidnapping threats

The meeting aims to enhance security measures amid a surge in "wrench attacks" targeting crypto entrepreneurs.

10 months ago

Crime

Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family

Attempted abduction of crypto CEO's family raises alarms about organized criminal threats in Paris.

10 months ago

Investments

European Bitcoin treasury company launches $20B Bitcoin strategy

The Blockchain Group targets up to 260,000 BTC by 2033 amid substantial investor backing.

11 months ago

Privacy

Telegram vows to exit markets over encryption backdoor demands

Telegram's founder stresses the importance of encryption as a fundamental right over potential market access.

11 months ago

Adoption

French state-owned bank commits another $25 million to digital asset investment fund

Bpifrance aims to boost competitiveness with €25 million commitment to startups focused oBn DeFi, tokenization, and next-gen infrastructure.

12 months ago

People

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

Durov pledges community resilience while addressing platform's crime prevention challenges.

1 year ago

Politics

France central bank governor says Trump is “sowing the seeds of future upheavals” by supporting crypto

Francois Villeroy de Galhau believes that the U.S. is inviting a financial crisis by embracing cryptocurrencies.

1 year ago

French court allows Telegram founder to travel to Dubai temporarily: Report

People 1 year ago

French banking giant SocGen’s unit to expand its euro-backed stablecoin to Stellar

Stablecoins 1 year ago

Bybit removed from AMF blacklist, eyes MiCA compliance for EU growth

Exchanges 1 year ago

French authorities probe Binance again for money laundering and unlicensed activities – report

Legal 1 year ago

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France News

Crypto holders in France are being violently targeted again — and it’s no longer just insiders

France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral

French government to meet crypto leaders over rising kidnapping threats

Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family

European Bitcoin treasury company launches $20B Bitcoin strategy

Telegram vows to exit markets over encryption backdoor demands

French state-owned bank commits another $25 million to digital asset investment fund

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

France central bank governor says Trump is “sowing the seeds of future upheavals” by supporting crypto

French court allows Telegram founder to travel to Dubai temporarily: Report

French banking giant SocGen’s unit to expand its euro-backed stablecoin to Stellar

Bybit removed from AMF blacklist, eyes MiCA compliance for EU growth

French authorities probe Binance again for money laundering and unlicensed activities – report