A recent cryptocurrency security incident has once again sounded the alarm. Three armed individuals broke into a private residence and used violence to steal a USB drive containing encrypted data. Although the victim escaped unharmed and reported the incident, the frequent occurrence of such cases has become a hidden danger for the global crypto community.

According to publicly available data from security firm Casa, over 70 violent attacks involving cryptocurrencies were recorded worldwide last year. More notably, France has become a major hotspot for such crimes in Europe, with more than 14 related cases. Why has France become a high-incidence area for crypto-related violent crimes?

Cybersecurity consultant David Sehyeon provided an answer: on one hand, France itself has a relatively high baseline level of crime; on the other hand, local entrepreneurs, traders, and public figures hold a conspicuous amount of crypto assets, making them targets for criminals. More importantly, as knowledge about digital assets becomes more widespread and promoted locally, criminal gangs are also upgrading their professionalism, creating a breeding ground for speculative and organized crypto-related crimes.

For individuals holding digital assets, this trend warrants vigilance. Not only should they pay attention to the security protections of exchanges, but they should also prioritize the protection of offline assets and private information.