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Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowCrypto Kidnapping Surge: French Probe After €3M Ransom Case French authorities are investigating a rise in crypto-linked kidnappings after a 74-year-old man from Voiron in

Crypto Kidnapping Surge: French Probe After €3M Ransom Case
French authorities are investigating a rise in crypto-linked kidnappings after a 74-year-old man from Voiron in Isère survived a violent 16-hour abduction in January 2026. Police said attackers stormed his home and forced him to contact his son while demanding cryptocurrency, believing the family held significant digital assets.

The incident forms part of a growing pattern of organized groups targeting individuals linked to crypto through data leaks and online tracking.

As per a local report, the victim, identified as Jean, told investigators that his kidnappers assaulted him repeatedly while trying to extract access codes from his son. Authorities confirmed the group demanded €3 million before police intervention ended the case.

Rising Violence in Crypto-Linked Kidnappings

Jean told investigators that the attackers used repeated violence over several hours, including threats, forced movement, and physical assault. He said they filmed him to pressure his son into paying a ransom.

However, no payment was made after the son confirmed he did not control large crypto funds. Police later arrested three suspects aged between 19 and 23 during the operation.

Investigators said the group acted under instructions from a remote coordinator believed to be based abroad. They added that the attackers were recruited through social media and operated as low-level executors.

Moreover, authorities linked the same operational pattern to at least twenty kidnappings between 2023 and 2025, with activity increasing sharply in 2026.
Organized Networks and Digital Targeting

Police analysis shows that structured criminal groups increasingly rely on online intelligence and leaked databases. Besides hacking activity, attackers study public profiles and financial indicators to identify potential targets. However, officials said many victims have no actual cryptocurrency holdings.

Investigators a

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!DOGE Tests $0.10 Barrier While Whales Quietly Load Up 330M Tokens Price and Resistance: 

DOGE Tests $0.10 Barrier While Whales Quietly Load Up 330M Tokens



Price and Resistance: Dogecoin fluctuates between $0.095 and $0.098, seeking to consolidate a solid close above the critical psychological resistance of $0.10.

On-chain Activity: Large holders have increased their balances by 330 million $DOGE, raising total whale holdings to 18.43 billion coins.

Derivatives and X: Open interest on CoinGlass remains steady at $1.3 billion, while X (Twitter) launches new interactive financial cashtag features.

Dogecoin is once again capturing attention in the memecoin segment this Friday. Currently, the asset is testing the $0.10 barrier following a gradual recovery that allowed it to register higher lows on the 4-hour chart.

This momentum is supported by technical indicators. The MACD has crossed into green territory on short timeframes, while the RSI remains above the midline, suggesting growing control by buyers.

Despite this technical optimism, the price has yet to confirm a definitive breakout. Sellers are aggressive in defending the top of the range, keeping $DOGE in a compression phase that typically precedes high-volatility movements.

DOGE Tests $0.10 Barrier While Whales Quietly Load

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📈 Price Update: DOGE is trading around $0.098 – $0.100 today, near 10 cents resistance. According to Yahoo Finance, the recent close was around $0.09955. � Yahoo Finance 🔥 Today’s Big News: Whales buy

📈 Price Update:
DOGE is trading around $0.098 – $0.100 today, near 10 cents resistance. According to Yahoo Finance, the recent close was around $0.09955. �
Yahoo Finance
🔥 Today’s Big News:
Whales buy 330 Million DOGE
Large wallets have reported accumulation, which has increased buying pressure and the price has reached near $0.10. �
CoinMarketCap
$245 Million DOGE Moved from Robinhood
A large transfer went to an unknown wallet, which some traders are considering as a bullish signal as exchange supply may be reduced. �
interactivecrypto.com
Technical Breakout Discussion
According to analysts, if DOGE sustains above $0.10, the next targets could be $0.105 – $0.112.  �
CoinCodex
📊 Short Analysis:
Short term trend: Bullish Recovery
Support: $0.095
Resistance: $0.100 / $0.105
Upside may accelerate if breakout confirmed.
💡 My Opinion:
If Bitcoin remains stable and meme coins get hyped, DOGE may soon go to $0.11+. If $0.10 is rejected, $0.095 may be tested again.

DOGE news update

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I used to think that making progress in trading required constant action. I believed that the more I did, the better my results would be. But I later learned that being selective and patient is far mo

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My opinion is that XAUUSD still has a bullish bias overall, but it is not a smooth trend. Recent Reuters coverage says gold kept rising on April 17, 2026, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and expecta

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In simple words, gold looks strong as a long-term safe-haven asset, but short-term movement can be fast and messy. So my view is: bullish overall, cautious on entries, and better for patience than chasing every spike

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On April 18, according to information from a third-party data platform, as of 10:48 AM, the Bitcoin Ahr999 'Buying Bottom' indicator surpassed 0.45, reporting at 0.4586. Consequently, this indicator h

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