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In-person Tether Swap Turns into Bloody Kidnap Ordeal for USD 3M Crypto Trader

Bitcoin (BTC) holders are not the only ones in danger of kidnap attempts – stablecoin advocates are also falling victim to opportunistic attackers hoping to get their hands on these coins. Per the Hong Kong-based media o...

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In-person Tether Swap Turns into Bloody Kidnap Ordeal for USD 3M Crypto Trader
Bitcoin (BTC) holders are not the only ones in danger of kidnap attempts – stablecoin advocates are also falling victim to opportunistic attackers hoping to get their hands on these coins.
Per the Hong Kong-based media outlet Ta Kung Pao, criminals are continuing to target traders in over-the-counter (OTC), in-person trades – the latest attack involving a crypto trader with significant tether (USDT) funds was hospitalized after an attack, with seven people arrested....
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