đ«đ·đš FRANCE: ARMED BREAK-INS TARGET CRYPTO FIGURES â SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Three masked men reportedly broke into a home in Val-de-Marne, allegedly searching for the head of Binance France. The executive was not present. The intruders fled with two mobile phones.
Hours later, a woman was attacked at a separate address â investigators believe the suspects were attempting to reach another crypto entrepreneur but targeted the wrong residence.
đ„ Surveillance footage helped authorities track and detain the suspects at a train station in Lyon.
đ Why This Matters for Crypto
This incident highlights a growing risk trend:
âą Physical targeting of crypto executives
âą Criminal attempts to access devices or wallets
âą Rising security concerns around high-profile industry figures
As digital asset adoption grows, so does attention from organized crime.
đĄ Security Takeaways
Crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly advised to:
âą Limit public disclosure of home addresses
âą Use device encryption & remote wipe tools
âą Separate personal and business devices
âą Strengthen physical and residential security
đ The crypto space isnât just facing cyber threats â physical security is becoming a serious concern.