Tim Alper
Tim Alper is a News Correspondent at DL News.
He began working as an IT journalist in 2004 and has since written for a wide range of media outlets, including the BBC, The Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo.
Before joining DL News, he worked at Cryptonews.com.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Film Studies from the University of Kent at Canterbury, as well as a postgraduate diploma from the London School of Journalism.
Disclosure: Tim Alper has no significant crypto holdings.
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French Police Report 135 Crypto Kidnapping Cases Since 2023
Police in France have documented 135 cases of kidnappings for cryptocurrency ransom since 2023, according to DL News. The cases have rapidly escalated, with 75 suspects currently in pre-trial detention as law enforcement investigates structured criminal networks behind these incidents.
2 months ago·DL News·Reported by Tim Alper
Chinese Man Arrested for Torturing 1,500 Cats for Crypto Payments
Chinese police arrested a man accused of torturing approximately 1,500 stray cats in exchange for cryptocurrency. The arrest follows investigations by a volunteer rescue group that gathered evidence against the suspect, identified as Ma, who allegedly led a Telegram community focused on cat torture, according to DL News.
2 months ago·DL News·Reported by Tim Alper
