Bitcoin holds steady at $83,000 ahead of inflation data - Bitcoin traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, while the broader cryptocurrency market posted slight losses as traders refrained from making major bets ahead of key U.S. inflation data releases.

Why France has become a hotspot for attacks on cryptocurrency owners - French authorities recorded 90 incidents involving cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, unlawful confinement, extortion, threats, and violent thefts in just over seven months of 2026.