88 people charged over 12 crypto wrench attacks in France
French law enforcement agencies have been investigating wrench attacks and found that some of the alleged offenders were involved in multiple incidents...
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French prosecutors charge 88 individuals linked to crypto wrench attacks
French prosecutors have charged 88 individuals, including 10 minors, in connection with organized cryptocurrency wrench attacks involving kidnapping and extortion. The charges stem from 12 judicial investigations, with 75 suspects in pretrial detention. Crypto wrench attacks surged 75% in 2025, causing $41 million in confirmed losses globally. French authorities warn holders to limit social media exposure and verify contact with officials seeking location details.
Bitcoin pulls back from 12-week high as Iran rally hits seller wall at $79,400
Bitcoin retreated from $79,399 after hitting a 12-week high, as sellers dominated Asian trading Monday. The $80,000 zone represents breakeven for recent buyers, creating selling pressure despite 16% April gains and strong institutional accumulation. Fed and ECB decisions this week could provide the catalyst needed to break through resistance. Without it, repeated rejections near $79,000 may define the trading range instead of signaling a breakout.
22-year-old sentenced to 70 months for money laundering tied to $263 million crypto syndicate
The Lamborghini-laden money laundering operation was "built on greed so brazen it borders on the cartoonish," according to prosecutors....