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French Crypto Boss Hails 'Heroic' Duo For Foiling Kidnap Bid

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.

International Business Times

France is tackling a crypto kidnapping wave denting its image and a potential presidential contender

For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his ministers who could possibly challenge for France’s top job in elections in 2027

The Independent UK

Michael Saylor admits Strategy shareholders 'would suffer' if Bitcoin were to 'fall 90% and stay there for 4 or 5 years'

Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—owns nearly $59 billion worth of the cryptocurrency.

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Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., said Thursday that criminals had improperly obtained personal data on the exchange’s customers for use in crypto-stealing scams and were demanding a $20 million payment not to publicly release the info

The Independent UK

Who Is Alex Mashinsky: Quick Facts On Celsius Venture And Latest 12-Year Prison Sentence

He admitted to misleading customers about Celsius's financial health and manipulating the company's CEL token.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s cryptocurrency endeavor caps a political career filled with conflicts of interest

Trump’s foray into cryptocurrency involves him leveraging his presidency for personal gain and operating in an industry he has power over

The Guardian - US

Trump cabinet member’s links to El Salvador crypto firm under scrutiny

Commerce chief Howard Lutnick’s firm backed controversial crypto giant Tether as Bukele ties deepened

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France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

Bruno Retailleau's invitation comes a day after the latest violent kidnapping attempt in broad daylight in Paris, and a series of previous such incidents.

International Business Times

Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Euronews

Top buyers of Trump-sponsored crypto win exclusive dinner with president

Contest for $TRUMP meme coin has prompted accusations of president boosting family business and foreign influence

The Guardian - US

Trump pal Roger Stone calls for Mark Kelly’s ‘execution’ after senator slams president’s crypto haul from White House

Roger Stone, a longtime Republican strategist and Trump loyalist, accused Senator Mark Kelly of ‘treason’ for backing a law aimed at ending a crypto conflict of interest in the White House

The Independent UK

White House Insists Trump Has 'Lost Money' Since Being President Despite 'Corruption' Accusations: 'He Left a Life of Luxury'

The White House claimed President Donald Trump has "lost money" despite a report revealing he and his family have generated $2.9 billion in cryptocurrency.

Latin Times

Crypto boss Mashinsky gets 12 years

The former head of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform pleaded guilty to misleading customers

Salon

Former Head Of Crypto Platform Celsius Sentenced 12 Years

The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges.

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The Independent UK

Founder of crypto platform Celsius Network is sentenced to 12 years in prison

The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Conversation

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized finance,” or “DeFi.”

International Business Times

G7 Leaders Consider Discussing North Korea's Crypto Threat At Canada Summit: Report

G7 leaders may discuss North Korea's threat to the cryptocurrency industry when they meet in Alberta next month, a new report revealed, highlighting the growing importance of blockchain, digital assets, and crypto in the geopolitical world.

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Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

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MarketBeat

3 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Nears $100k Again

Now that Bitcoin has started on a new bull run along with the S&P 500, three stocks in this space stand out as attractive buys for investors today

The Independent UK

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

The Independent UK

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur ‘had finger chopped off’ after being kidnapped for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers

The Guardian - UK

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - US

How Trump’s love for crypto threatens US residents’ peace: ‘I just want quiet’

Cryptocurrency mining facilities can blanket towns with ‘constant’ noise. They’re likely to get louder under Trump

The Guardian - UK

UK preparing to ban consumers from buying crypto with borrowed funds

Soaring cryptocurrency values after Trump election has put pressure on financial regulator to take tougher line

AAP

Alleged Pokemon card theft syndicate leaders face court

The alleged ringleaders of break-ins targeting collectable trading cards and cryptocurrency ATMs are facing charges over 24 separate incidents.

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