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Cryptocurrency
fromWIRED
2 months ago

After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards

The kidnapping of crypto exec David Balland highlights growing security concerns for wealthy figures in the cryptocurrency industry.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Kidnappings, torture, and severed fingers: Attacks on crypto entrepreneurs shake France

Organized crime is increasingly targeting cryptocurrency investors in France, highlighted by a recent kidnapping attempt.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
Cryptocurrency
fromWIRED
2 months ago

After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards

The kidnapping of crypto exec David Balland highlights growing security concerns for wealthy figures in the cryptocurrency industry.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Kidnappings, torture, and severed fingers: Attacks on crypto entrepreneurs shake France

Organized crime is increasingly targeting cryptocurrency investors in France, highlighted by a recent kidnapping attempt.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
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Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

We have reached the "severed fingers and abductions" stage of the crypto revolution

Recent crypto-related crimes in France involve violent abductions and ransom demands, highlighting the dangerous intersection of cryptocurrency and organized crime.
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SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Sami al-Izoo struggles to gather a $400,000 ransom for his brother abducted in Syria, amidst rising kidnappings since regime changes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Sami al-Izoo struggles to gather a $400,000 ransom for his brother abducted in Syria, amidst rising kidnappings since regime changes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
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Canada news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Alleged Snowflake hacker agrees to be extradited to the US

Connor Moucka has agreed to extradition to the US to answer for data theft linked to Snowflake, affecting 165 companies.
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