Krutika Adani
Bitcoin surged to $108,000, but crypto crime skyrocketed, with kidnappings and ransomware attacks rising by 200%.
The Bitcoin network processed $19 trillion in transactions in 2024, making it a prime target for cybercriminals and kidnappers.
Wonder-Fi CEO Dean Skurka was kidnapped for $1 million, highlighting the growing threat to crypto executives.
A 56-year-old was kidnapped, doused in petrol, and transported 500 kilometers, showing the ruthlessness of crypto criminals.
Crypto influencer Kevin Mirshahi was found dead months after being kidnapped, underscoring the escalating dangers in the crypto world.