Durov Blames French Data Leaks for 41 Crypto Kidnappings; Bitcoin at $77,601

France faces 41 crypto-linked kidnappings in just 3.5 months of 2026, up from ~30 in 2025, with Telegram's Pavel Durov accusing officials of selling holders' data amid massive breaches exposing 19-23 million accounts. Authorities charged 88 suspects and plan a dedicated police unit plus prevention platform using blockchain analytics. Despite privacy fears and regulatory risks, Bitcoin climbed nearly 10% over 30 days to $77,601, with the crypto market cap at $2.57 trillion—but volatility could spike on negative sentiment.