The Russian crypto couple kidnapped in Buenos Aires has been freed after a $43,000 Bitcoin ransom transferred by a third Russian. Police have said ...

Bitcoin Kidnapping Ransom

May, 29, 2025

4 min read

by Cryptonews

French Authorities Rescue Ledger Co-Founder and His Wife After Both Were Kidnapped for Crypto Ransom: Report

French authorities have reportedly rescued the co-founder of hardware wallet firm Ledger and his wife after they were kidnapped and held for ransom...

France Crime Crypto Wallet Kidnapping

Jan, 25, 2025

2 min read

by The Daily Hodl

Crypto Firm CEO Kidnapped in Toronto, Held for Ransom and Then Freed After $1,000,000 Payment: Report

The chief executive of a crypto firm was reportedly kidnapped in Toronto and only freed after a $1 million ransom was paid. According to a new repo...

Canada Crime Kidnapping Crypto Firm

Nov, 09, 2024

2 min read

by The Daily Hodl

Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom

A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former cor...

Bitcoin News Bytes News Bytes - 2 Cybercrime

Aug, 29, 2024

by Bitcoin News

Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case

A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known...

News Bytes News Bytes - 2 Money Laundering Russian

Aug, 26, 2024

by Bitcoin News