Kidnapping, armed robbery, looting! Crypto executives become new prey for gangs, the truth behind the scenes exposed!

Recently in Paris, there have been a series of violent incidents targeting the families of executives in the crypto circle, with the hidden hand pointing to a group of 'information-lagging' criminal organizations. They mistakenly believe that cryptocurrency is untraceable, but they are heading down a dead end.

Executives' family members have been repeatedly harmed.

On May 13, there was an attempted kidnapping of Pierre Noizat's daughter and grandson, the founder of a French crypto platform; earlier, the father of a crypto entrepreneur was briefly detained due to a €7 million kidnapping case. Kidnapping, threats, extortion… the crypto field is becoming a new battlefield for gangs.

Chainalysis CEO: They still haven't realized that crypto is not an anonymous paradise.

Chainalysis CEO Levin pointed out that these criminal groups misjudged the situation, still fantasizing that cryptocurrency can evade tracking. He emphasized, 'The police have successfully recovered ransom money and arrested suspects multiple times; crypto is fundamentally not untraceable.'

Spreading from France to all of Europe, crime is escalating.

It's not just Paris; other cities in Western Europe are also experiencing home invasions and 'wrench attacks.' Content creator Amouranth was once robbed at gunpoint during a live stream, and four suspects were subsequently arrested, revealing more organized crime networks behind it.

Can this money be recovered? Levin provides the answer.

'Part of the ransom can actually be recovered, but the more critical issue is accountability. We do not want to give these gangs the illusion of escape.'

The data is shocking, but the dark numbers may be even higher.

Since 2025, there have been 22 confirmed cases of physical robbery related to crypto; in 2024, a total of 28 cases were recorded. However, Levin and security experts agree that the actual numbers may far exceed statistics, as most victims choose to remain silent.

Warning: Stop flaunting your assets on social media!

While law enforcement is stepping up, the crypto industry must also protect itself. Don't let your wallet address, asset size, and personal information become a 'menu' for criminals.

The conclusion is simple: crypto is not your amulet; real violence is the biggest black swan.