A shocking news story has emerged from the suburbs of Paris – on June 14, a 26-year-old French short video creator was kidnapped by four criminals for publicly displaying his digital currency assets online. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 50,000 euros in encryption, but fortunately, the victim was released due to insufficient funds in his account. This incident is just the tip of the iceberg of the digital asset security crisis.

France has seen a significant increase in related violent cases in 2025. Several vicious incidents have occurred in succession: an entrepreneur was kidnapped and cruelly had his fingers severed, with a ransom amount of up to 7 million euros; the co-founder of a well-known hardware wallet company was invaded at home; a family member of an executive from a payment platform was nearly abducted. Criminals have clearly targeted individuals who flaunt their wealth on social media, using the anonymity of encryption assets for extortion, with criminal methods evolving from online fraud to physical violence.

In the face of a severe situation, the French government has quickly taken countermeasures. The Ministry of the Interior is implementing new security regulations, and law enforcement agencies have launched large-scale actions, arresting 25 criminal suspects. Security experts strongly advise that publicly displaying encryption assets is tantamount to exposing oneself to risk. Global digital asset holders should remain vigilant, avoid asset information leakage, reduce personal exposure, and strengthen security measures to avoid becoming the next victim.

These eye-opening cases serve as a wake-up call: the security of digital assets cannot be overlooked. Investors need to rebuild their awareness of privacy protection to prevent personal wealth information from becoming a target for criminals. While enjoying the freedom of encryption assets, security measures must be strengthened simultaneously.