France crypto conference doubles security as wrench attacks rise
France has reportedly seen one violent crypto-related robbery attempt every five days on average this year.
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Binance’s France chief targeted by armed men looking for crypto
The Binance France head avoided the three armed men who targeted another crypto entrepreneur that same day.
No release for French tax agent who gave crypto investor details to gangs
The French civil servant was found using tax software to snoop on crypto investors, French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, and prison guards.
French police arrest more suspects over crypto kidnapping
Police in France reportedly arrested a number of suspects this week over the kidnapping and mutilation of a crypto millionaire's father.
Ledger exec’s alleged kidnap mastermind arrested in Morocco
The 24-year-old allegedly organized the kidnapping and mutilation of David Balland, the co-founder of crypto wallet firm Ledger.
French government gives crypto entrepreneurs priority police line
French crypto entrepreneurs will be given priority use of an emergency police line and offered home security checks from authorities.
French minister steps in to help stop crypto kidnappings
France’s interior minister says his government must “take measures to protect” crypto professionals after another kidnapping attempt.
Binance promises to fight money laundering charges from French probe
French investigators reportedly launched a judicial probe against Binance over tax fraud, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Ledger co-founder David Balland released by kidnappers, report
David Balland, the Ledger co-founder who was reportedly held hostage for a large crypto ransom, was released by kidnappers on Wednesday.
France opens trial for $30M diamond and crypto investment scam case
The French city of Nancy welcomed 22 defendants accused of running the 'Red Card' scam which stole $30M from 1,200 victims.