A report released by Binance today, has revealed a growing trend for crypto kidnappings, with United States leading and France closely following. The US has seen the most crypto kidnapping cases since 2019, despite a recent spike in France. Recent kidnappings including minors is showing a disturbing global trend. Are crypto investors under threat? Crypto Kidnappings on the Rise: US & Europe Remain Vulnerable As per the report, US has seen the highest number of crypto kidnapping cases since 2019, with a notable correlation between rising crypto prices and increased targeting of perceived crypto holders. North America, which includes the United States and Canada, recorded a total of 48 crypto-related abduction cases during the period. Source: Binance At the same time, Europe tops the list regionally with 59 crypto-related kidnappings over the past six years. France is among the countries most affected, with three similar cases occurring in 2025 alone…. Read More at Coingape.com

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