XRP Saves the Day? Influencer Released After Kidnappers Pity His Wallet
A 26-year-old cryptocurrency influencer and Tiktok content creator was reportedly kidnapped in France last weekend by a group demanding crypto in exchange for his release. This piece is a guest post by blocmates, a media...
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