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This summer, as thousands of crypto enthusiasts flock to the French Riviera for the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), authorities and organizers are gearing up for much more than just tech talks and networking receptions. The major event , slated for June 30 to July 3 in Cannes and featuring high-profile figures like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, will see security ramped up to levels usually reserved for the city’s prestigious film festival. This unprecedented decision follows a deeply troubling recent wave of violent attacks that have shaken the French crypto community to its core, raising grave concerns about safety and protection for high-profile attendees. Related: South Korea Targets Crypto Money Laundering with New Customer Verification Measures In recent months, at least six attacks on crypto founders or their relatives have rattled the French blockchain community. Victims were abducted, and in some cases, brutally mutilated. These assaults, reported by security expert Jameson Lopp , include the kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, and his wife. Criminals severed one of Balland’s fingers during a 36-hour ordeal before police intervened. A similar fate met the father of a crypto millionaire in Paris just weeks later. These cases highlight a chilling pattern: organized crime groups are now targeting crypto wealth in sophisticated, premeditated operations. France, increasingly seen as Europe’s crypto hub due to favorable regulations, has also become a magnet for such criminal networks. The intersection of soaring asset values, regulatory growth, and increased media visibility has created a perfect storm. Jerome de Tychey, co-founder of EthCC and CEO of Cometh, acknowledges the risks but remains confident in the safety plans. Cannes already boasts over 500 CCTV cameras and a large police presence. For the conference, additional officers from the surrounding region will reinforce surveillance and on-site protection. Related: How MetaMask’s Delegation Toolkit Could Transform the Way We Use Blockchain To further deter threats, French authorities recently rolled out emergency hotlines and home security inspections for at-risk crypto figures. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleu launched a national task force in March, aiming to combat organized crime’s infiltration into the financial sector. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

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Every major bitcoin (BTC) rally during bull seasons has always seen the active participation of retail investors. While retail activity has been low in the last three months, the situation is changing. Data from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant revealed that retail investors have begun to return to the Bitcoin market as BTC has maintained its upward momentum over the past few weeks. CryptoQuant analyst Carmelo Alemán explained that retail investors, who are the most sensitive to market fluctuations, are gradually returning to the Bitcoin ecosystem. This cohort of market participants refers to those with BTC balances ranging from $0 to $10,000. Since BTC began to recover on April 9, the market has witnessed a significant increase in retail buying, as seen in the Retail Investor (Volume $0 to $10K by USD) Demand 30D Change metric. The indicator turned positive on April 28 and recorded a 3.4% surge in purchases from retail investors from then until May 13. The growth suggests the market is witnessing a notable recovery in retail investor interest. The trend also shows renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s potential, reinforcing bullish narratives and increasing buying pressure. This renewed confidence can become a catalyst for Bitcoin’s next price movements, as higher demand often drives positive momentum. Notably, the entrance of retail investors may indicate the beginning or middle of a bull cycle, especially if institutional buyers have positioned themselves. Hence, if BTC continues its current rally, more retail investors could flock into the market, triggering an even more significant surge. “This could benefit the entire crypto space, as small investors are likely to diversify into other projects, including DeFi, staking, futures, and other instruments. All signs point to this shift in retail behavior being the start of a new wave of mass adoption in the cryptocurrency market,” Alemán stated. The CryptoQuant analyst added that increased retail participation can lead to growth in active addresses, new addresses, transfer volume, and Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) count. This will reflect an expansion of the crypto ecosystem in the coming months. Meanwhile, BTC was changing hands around $102,770 at the time of writing, after crossing $100,000 for the first time in three months. The asset was showing a 21% monthly and 9% weekly surge.