In France, three men have been charged with attempted robbery against the CEO of Binance France, following an incident where they stormed into a residence in Saint-Mandé, near Paris, armed and masked. According to the prosecution, they held the occupants captive and assaulted them in their search for the cryptocurrency executive. This brazen attack is part of a troubling trend of assaults related to cryptocurrency in the country.

The attackers reportedly did not stop at just one targeted robbery; they subsequently traveled about 20 kilometers to assault another family. This instance of violence included a shocking attack where a woman was repeatedly struck with the butt of a firearm. The series of events highlights not only the escalating violence associated with cryptocurrency-related crimes but also raises concerns about the safety of those involved in the industry.

Since the beginning of the year, France has witnessed a string of attacks with connections to the cryptocurrency sector, pointing to a worrying trend as digital currencies continue to gain popularity and attract criminal elements. The prosecution and policing authorities are under increasing pressure to respond firmly to these incidents and to ensure the safety of individuals in the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.