Wealthy cryptocurrency investors are increasingly turning to professional security services following the Coinbase hack. The hack exposed customer home addresses and account balances to hackers. The security concerns come amid a troubling rise in kidnappings targeting the crypto industry. This includes last week’s attempted abduction of a French cryptocurrency executive’s daughter and grandson. Demand for protection rises after Coinbase hack Professional security providers are seeing an increased interest from cryptocurrency investors looking for protection services even before Coinbase hack was publicly disclosed. Jethro Pijlman, managing director at Amsterdam-based Infinite Risks International, told Bloomberg that there was a clear surge in inquiries from concerned clients with substantial crypto holdings. “We’ve had more inquiries, more long-term clients, and more proactive requests from crypto investors who don’t want to be caught off guard,” Pijlman stated. His firm specializes in physical security and intelligence services for cryptocurrency holders who have become increasingly worried about… Read More at Coingape.com
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