French Crypto Tax Software Breach Leads to 20+ Kidnappings and Torture Cases
French Crypto Tax Software Breach Leads to 20+ Kidnappings and Torture Cases
馃敁 When databases become hitlists
Between 2025-2026, France experienced over 20 crypto-related kidnappings where victims were tortured and millions stolen. The attacks weren't random.
In January 2026, Waltio, a French crypto tax software, was hacked, exposing 50,000 users' tax reports, holdings, and email addresses. A French tax agent was arrested for selling confidential crypto holder data to criminals. Lists containing 5,000 French holders appeared on the dark web for $3,000.
The centralized exchange vulnerability:
- Users submit passports, selfies, and proof of address
- Exchanges store this data and report activity to governments
- Data is shared with partners for compliance
- Breaches are inevitable
2.6 billion records leaked globally in 2025, with France hit hardest in Europe. Centralized exchange accounts have become target lists containing names, addresses, holdings, and family information.
Decentralized protocols like THORChain operate without KYC, accounts, or stored identity data. The architecture makes it impossible to collect user information, meaning there's no database to breach or leak.
France 2025-2026 saw over 20 crypto-related kidnappings. Victims were tortured. Millions were stolen. The attackers didn't get lucky. They had a list. In January 2026, Waltio (a French crypto tax software) was hacked. 50,000 users exposed. Tax reports, holdings, email
THORChain Launches Limit Orders Without Custody Trade-offs
THORChain has introduced limit orders that work without requiring users to surrender custody of their assets. **How it works:** - Users submit swaps with minimum output conditions (e.g., "swap BTC for USDC only if I get at least X amount") - Funds enter vaults secured by 109 bonded node operators - The protocol checks pool prices every 6 seconds - Swaps execute automatically on-chain when target prices are met - If prices never reach targets, refunds process automatically after a few days **The difference from CEXs:** Centralized exchanges require identity verification and custody handover. Your assets sit in their databases during open orders. Recent events highlight the risk: October 2025's $20B liquidation cascade and February's withdrawal delays showed how trust-dependent these systems are. THORChain operates through transparent code enforced by independent nodes. No single entity controls funds. Every swap step is visible and verifiable on-chain as it happens. Centralized exchanges still serve important functions鈥攆iat ramps, deep liquidity, advanced trading tools. But they fundamentally rely on trust. THORChain's architecture removes that requirement entirely.
馃攳 THORChain Founder Spotlight: CodeHans
THORChain has published a founder spotlight featuring CodeHans on their official blog. **Key Details:** - New founder spotlight article now available - Features CodeHans, a key figure in THORChain's development - Part of THORChain's ongoing series highlighting team members Read the full interview: [THORChain Blog](https://blog.thorchain.org/founder-spotlight-codehans/) This spotlight provides insight into the people building THORChain's cross-chain liquidity infrastructure.
Rujira Network Co-founder Shares Project Journey and Vision
Rujira Network co-founder @codehans1 discusses the project's origins, development trajectory, and value proposition for users. **Key Points:** - Founder spotlight features @codehans1's journey building Rujira Network - Discussion covers project beginnings and future direction - Aims to explain benefits for community members Rujira Network operates as a decentralized L1 liquidity protocol supporting multiple chains including BTC, ETH, BNB, and Cosmos ecosystems.
THORChain Hiring Protocol Engineers as Vultisig Adds Circle USDC Tools
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THORChain Solana Integration Set to Transform Cross-Chain Swap Volume
**$42M bridged to Solana this week** - a volume that could soon flow through native cross-chain swaps instead of traditional bridges. **THORChain's Solana integration is launching soon**, bringing native swap capabilities to the second-largest DeFi ecosystem by TVL ($7.9B). **Current affiliate earnings on THORChain**: $46M total, averaging $29K daily across existing chains. **Why this matters**: Solana has one of crypto's most active builder and user communities. When integration goes live, affiliate numbers are expected to increase significantly. **Call to major wallets** (MetaMask, Phantom, Coinbase, Atomic, Exodus, Binance): Integration opportunity ahead.