Inside the rise of wrench attacks against crypto holders and how France has become the focus

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France experiences a sharp rise in crypto-related kidnappings and violent home invasions, with at least 41 incidents reported this year alone. Government officials acknowledged the crisis at an international blockchain conference in Paris, announcing new preventive measures. Security researchers confirm this trend is escalating globally, with 2025 seeing a 75% increase in physical coercion incidents targeting cryptocurrency holders.

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