French Tax Data Leak Raises Concerns for Crypto Holders' Personal Safety

Odaily News: A former French tax official may have exploited their position to leak data on cryptocurrency holders, increasing the risk of physical attacks against such individuals. The former official, Ghalia C., has been convicted on charges including aiding organized crime and is currently appealing. The investigation revealed that she used her access to confidential tax databases to gather information on potential targets, including cryptocurrency investors, and may have leaked their location and capital gains data. Although there is no evidence yet that she planned actual attacks against cryptocurrency holders, this case highlights the risk that tax systems can become sources of data leaks. As European tax authorities intensify their monitoring of cryptocurrency assets, such information leaks could expose holders to greater security threats. (Cryptopolitan)