One of the suspected masterminds behind a string of violent kidnappings in France of people linked to the cryptocurrency ...

The investigation is largely focused on the kidnapping attempt of the daughter and grandson of the CEO of crypto exchange ...

French authorities have charged 25 individuals, including six minors, over a series of kidnappings and attempted abductions ...

For many in crypto, conspicuous consumption is the whole point — it’s central to their motivation in getting into digital ...

A man accused of being one of the masterminds behind a string of recent kidnappings in France to gain access to crypto has ...

French authorities charged 25 people last week over a series of kidnappings and attempted abductions in the country.

Carturan’s ordeal was one of the latest in a spate of “wrench attacks”, which include so-called “crypto kidnappings”, combining high-tech cybertheft with old-fashioned thuggery and have been taking ...

The kidnapping and abduction attempts have become a major embarrassment for the French government. One crypto entrepreneur ...

The NYC torture scheme was just the latest example of a “wrench attack,” where a thief employs brutal physical violence in ...

An alleged kidnapping in New York is the latest instance in which authorities say cryptocurrency-related crimes have involved ...

In January, David Balland, cofounder of a crypto wallet company, and his partner, were kidnapped in central France with their attackers cutting off one of Balland’s fingers as part of a 10 ...