At least 1 Bitcoiner gets kidnapped every week — Crypto exec
Main Idea
Alena Vranova highlights the rising trend of kidnappings and physical attacks targeting Bitcoin holders, with incidents increasing during bull markets and involving even modest crypto holdings.
Key Points
1. At least one Bitcoiner is kidnapped every week, with attacks occurring for holdings as low as $6,000 and even murders for $50,000 in crypto.
2. Data leaks from centralized exchanges (KYC requirements) expose sensitive user information, increasing the risk of targeted attacks against crypto holders and their families.
3. Over 80 million Bitcoiners and their addresses are at risk, with attack frequency rising during Bitcoin bull markets.
4. Recent reports revealed databases containing sensitive user data, exacerbating the threat of scams and extortion targeting crypto holders.
Description
Alena Vranova said that personal safety measures should not be ignored by Bitcoin and crypto investors with modest holdings.
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