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The Sandbox is a decentralized, community-driven gaming ecosystem. Creators can share and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain.
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The U.S. government transferred approximately $4.556 million of seized FTX/Alameda funds into Coinbase.
According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens), the U.S. government has transferred approximately $1.9 million worth of assets and 2.656 million DAI—seized from FTX/Alameda—to Coinbase. The transferred assets include UNI, RNDR, SAND, MASK, AXS, and APE.
France Witnesses Another Attempted Crypto-Related Kidnapping; Wife of The Sandbox COO Attacked
According to FinanceFeeds, an attempted kidnapping targeting the wife of Sebastien Borget—co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of The Sandbox—took place in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, France. Five masked assailants disguised themselves as delivery personnel, broke into the residence, and attempted to forcibly drag her into a getaway vehicle; however, the attempt failed due to prompt intervention by nearby residents who responded to her cries for help. Subsequently, France’s Meaux Anti-Crime Brigade intercepted a ride-hailing vehicle and arrested two suspects found in possession of replica firearms, zip ties, and hoods. Both suspects were minors born between 2009 and 2010. According to statistics from France’s National Judicial Police Directorate, 41 attempted cryptocurrency-related kidnappings have been recorded in France this year—accounting for approximately 80% of such incidents across Europe. Authorities have classified the trend as a national security crisis and urged Web3 public figures to reduce their online visibility to safeguard their families’ safety.
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox, Wife Targeted in Failed Kidnapping Attempt at French Residence
According to The Block, the wife of Sebastien Borget, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of the metaverse project The Sandbox, was the target of an attempted kidnapping this week at their residence in Villenoy, France. As reported, the suspect gained access to the property posing as a delivery person; subsequently, five other masked accomplices broke in and attempted to forcibly take her to a vehicle. The attempt failed after neighbors heard her cries for help and intervened. French authorities have arrested two suspects, while four others remain at large. French media report that preliminary investigations suggest the incident may be linked to cryptocurrency. Data shows that since January 1, 2026, France has recorded 41 kidnappings or attempted kidnappings related to cryptocurrency.