French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push

France reports 77 crypto-linked kidnapping cases in 2026

France has registered 77 crypto-linked kidnappings in 2026 vs 45 in 2025 (70% of global physical attacks), fueled by data breaches from tax providers exposing holder identities. Crypto wealth is uniquely vulnerable—irreversible transactions, executable in minutes—forcing firms to substantially increase executive protection and security infrastructure budgets.