Shlomo Akuka planned an abduction and finger amputations over a substantial crypto debt, while in London, a barber was held for ransom after being mistaken for a wealthy Bitcoin owner. Both cases reflect a disturbing trend of violence associated with cryptocurrency as it becomes more mainstream.
The rise in cryptocurrency popularity has led to physical threats and kidnapping incidents around the world. As criminals exploit the high stakes involved, more reports of violent tactics aimed at accessing crypto wealth are emerging, raising alarms within the financial community.
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