France Records 90 Crypto Attacks in 7 Months

• Authorities reported 90 physical crypto-related crimes in seven months, including 33 home invasions
• French law enforcement now treat these cases as organized crime and have ramped up security measures

On July 25, 2026 (UTC), OneBullEx reported that France saw 90 crypto-related attacks—including kidnapping and violent theft—in just seven months, making it the world’s most dangerous country for cryptocurrency holders. FinanceFeeds, referencing Chainalysis data, confirmed the country’s status as the global hotspot for physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency owners.

Investigators linked 33 confirmed home invasions to crypto-related crimes during the first half of 2026. These accounted for 63.5% of all global physical crypto extortion cases and 84.6% of European incidents.

FinanceFeeds reported that average financial losses per attack reached $2.39 million, as organized criminal groups increasingly targeted high-net-worth individuals known for holding significant digital assets. Experts noted a shift from online hacking to direct, physical assaults, primarily in Paris and other urban centers with high concentrations of crypto users.

French law enforcement classified these offenses as organized crime and intensified security operations. Authorities issued warnings urging crypto holders to strengthen both personal and digital security.

As of October 9, 2026, 17:09 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $82,638.57, with a 2.369% change in 24-hour trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap.