France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months
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French police report ninety crypto‑related crimes—kidnappings, extortions, threats and violent thefts—in just seven months, making France the world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoin holders. The surge stems from lax regulation, high cryptocurrency adoption and organized criminal networks targeting wealthy investors. Consequently, the heightened risk pressures French users to seek safer jurisdictions, potentially dampening local crypto market growth.
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?