As Bitcoin’s value continues to climb, a disturbing trend has emerged: a significant increase in Bitcoin-related kidnappings and physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders. Rising Bitcoin prices have led to a significant increase in crypto-related abductions and attacks globally, according to security expert Adam Healy, founder of Station70. These crimes, marked by greater frequency and brutality, are driven by the growing value of cryptocurrencies and the low-risk, high-reward nature for criminals. Successful ransom payments, especially in Canada and Europe, have further fueled such incidents. France has seen a surge in kidnappings, including high-profile abduction attempts and cases involving brutal tactics like physical assault and torture. With cryptocurrencies being harder to trace than cash, attackers are shifting from digital theft to physical threats against wealthy investors. Healy and other experts now advise investors on personal safety, recommending precautions like physical security and planned responses to potential kidnappings. For instance, advising captives to offer a lesser ransom amount to negotiate release. The shift in threat landscape marks a move from hacking concerns to real-world physical attacks targeting prominent crypto holders.
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