	▲	speedgoose an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Sure, here are a few links. Use your favourite translator. In short, it's a very active and growing activity. Many data leaks helped people to identify wealthy targets. Some just brag about having crypto. https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2026/04/24/enlevement... https://www.franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/cryptomonnaies-la-vag... https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2025/08/19/l-ascensio... (paywall) https://www.slate.fr/societe/enlevements-lies-cryptomonnaies... Some random recent ones we know about: https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/grand-est/haut-rhin/mu... https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/renseignes-par-des-ha...

ahoka 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Kinda does?

	▲	krapp 21 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Doesn't at all. You can take cash, keep cash and spend cash without any bank being involved. Cash is more anonymous than crypto and (if it's USD) accepted just about everywhere. Banks give you an advantage with transaction security and deposit insurance, but that's dealing with money and not cash.