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France to strengthen response as crypto wrench attacks hit 77

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2 outlets - including Coinedition and Cointelegraph - are covering this story. France is stepping up efforts to combat crypto kidnappings and extortion amid a dramatic rise in “wrench attacks” targeting crypto asset holders. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said authorities recorded 77 crypto-linked kidnapping,…

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CoinEdition Jul 2, 14:20 UTC

France Vows Tougher Crackdown as Crypto Wrench Attacks Surge to 77 in H1 2026

France is stepping up efforts to combat crypto kidnappings and extortion amid a dramatic rise in “wrench attacks” targeting crypto asset holders. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said authorities recorded 77 crypto-linked kidnapping,…

France to strengthen response as crypto wrench attacks hit 77
Cointelegraph Jul 2, 05:22 UTC

France to strengthen response as crypto wrench attacks hit 77

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez promised a “more ambitious” three-part plan to reinforce security measures for the crypto sector.

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