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France Faces Surge in Crypto Kidnappings as Organized Gangs Target Holders

26 April 2026 Daily Feed Bitcoin Security, Crypto Kidnappings, France, Organized Crime

France is facing a nasty surge in crypto-related kidnappings, with organized gangs increasingly treating digital wealth as an invitation to violence. 46 crypto kidnappings reported in France so far in 2026 135 cases since 2023, according to authorities 88 defendants tied to 12 active cases 75 suspects are in pre-trial detention Officials say the pattern […]

Criminals Use Crypto for Speed, Not Anonymity: Mexican Cartels and Fentanyl Precursors

3 May 2025 Daily Feed Blockchain Transparency, Cryptocurrencies, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime

Criminal Groups Favor Crypto for Efficiency, Not Anonymity Organized crime groups are increasingly using cryptocurrencies for their efficiency and speed, rather than for the perceived anonymity they offer, according to a recent Chainalysis blog post. This trend is particularly evident among Mexican cartels using crypto to pay for fentanyl precursors, highlighting both the benefits and […]