According to a report from CoinJie.com, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that in 2026, France has recorded 77 cases related to the crypto industry involving kidnapping, illegal detention, extortion, or attempted crimes, up from 45 cases in 2025. In remarks made on June 30, Nuñez said the government is strengthening protections for participants in the digital asset industry, and he mentioned that about 200 people were arrested in connection with attacks or preventive actions. He also said that 724 industry participants have registered on the instant identification platform, a rise of 11%.