WonderFi 執行長 Dean Skurka 在多倫多被綁架並勒索贖金

區塊鏈和加密貨幣公司 WonderFi 的執行長 Dean Skurka 被綁架並勒索贖金，隨後在支付 100 萬美元後被釋放。

Dean Skurka, the CEO of blockchain and crypto firm WonderFi, was reportedly kidnapped in downtown Toronto on Thursday evening and was later released after paying a ransom of $1 million, according to multiple sources, including CBC and others.

據包括 CBC 等在內的多個消息來源稱，區塊鏈和加密貨幣公司 WonderFi 的首席執行官 Dean Skurka 週四晚上在多倫多市中心被綁架，後來在支付 100 萬美元贖金後被釋放。

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Thursday, and Skurka was later found safe at the Centennial Park, according to police reports. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom, which was paid electronically, before releasing Skurka.

根據警方報告，這起事件發生在周四下午 6 點左右，斯庫爾卡後來在百年紀念公園被發現安全。綁匪在釋放斯庫爾卡之前要求以電子方式支付贖金。

Toronto Police Responded Quickly to Kidnapping Report

多倫多警方對綁架報告迅速做出反應

Upon receiving a call about a kidnapping incident at Richmond Street W. and University Avenue during rush hour, Toronto police quickly arrived at the scene.

多倫多警方接到電話稱高峰時段里士滿西街和大學大道發生綁架事件後，迅速趕到現場。

According to witnesses, Skurka was seen being forced into a vehicle before making a random demand.

據目擊者稱，斯庫爾卡在提出隨機要求之前被強行塞進車內。

Later, a police spokesperson confirmed the victim's identity as Dean Skurka, who serves as the CEO and President of WonderFi.

隨後，警方發言人確認受害者身分為 WonderFi 執行長兼總裁 Dean Skurka。

For those unfamiliar, WonderFi is a Toronto-based company that owns one of Canada's largest crypto exchanges and also invests in blockchain projects.

對於不熟悉的人來說，WonderFi 是一家總部位於多倫多的公司，擁有加拿大最大的加密貨幣交易所之一，並投資區塊鏈專案。

The police are still investigating the incident and have not yet disclosed any information about the kidnapping suspects or any leads.

警方仍在調查這起事件，尚未透露任何有關綁架嫌疑人的信息或任何線索。

Meanwhile, Skurka himself has reportedly assured customers and investors that their crypto is safe.

同時，據報道，斯庫爾卡本人已向客戶和投資者保證他們的加密貨幣是安全的。

In an email to CBC on Thursday, Skurka stated that he was involved in an incident but was now safe. He also took the opportunity to reassure clients that their data and funds remained secure.

斯庫爾卡週四在給加拿大廣播公司的一封電子郵件中表示，他捲入了一起事件，但現在安全了。他還藉此機會向客戶保證他們的數據和資金仍然安全。

Skurka's Kidnapping Highlights a Trend of Violence Against Crypto Personalities

Skurka 的綁架凸顯了針對加密貨幣人士的暴力趨勢

Skurka's kidnapping is the latest in a string of incidents where digital currency personalities have fallen victim to robberies.

Skurka 的綁架事件是一系列數位貨幣人士成為搶劫受害者的事件中的最新一起。

According to data from one firm, the Toronto kidnapping marks the 171st incident of violence against crypto personalities.

根據一家公司的數據，多倫多綁架事件是第 171 起針對加密貨幣人士的暴力事件。

This latest kidnapping incident also bears similarities to a case in Malaysia last July, where two individuals were kidnapped and later released in exchange for $1.2 million in virtual currency.

這起最新的綁架事件也與去年 7 月發生在馬來西亞的案件有相似之處，當時有兩人被綁架，後來被釋放，以換取 120 萬美元的虛擬貨幣。

In 2022, ransomware gangs and other hackers managed to extort a record high of over $1 billion in cryptocurrency payments.

2022 年，勒索軟體集團和其他駭客成功勒索了超過 10 億美元的加密貨幣支付，創歷史新高。

According to Chainalysis, the amount extorted reflects a 10% increase compared to 2021, highlighting the growing concern around ransomware in the industry.

據 Chainaanalysis 稱，勒索金額較 2021 年增加了 10%，凸顯了業界對勒索軟體日益增長的擔憂。

WonderFi Reports $41 Million CAD In Revenues For 3Q

WonderFi 報告第三季營收為 4,100 萬加元

Interestingly, Skurka's kidnapping occurred just a day after his company announced its third-quarter earnings.

有趣的是，斯庫爾卡被綁架發生在他的公司公佈第三季財報的第二天。

Operating one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges and making blockchain technology investments, Toronto-based WonderFi reported $41 million in revenue for the last nine months of operation.

總部位於多倫多的 WonderFi 經營加拿大最大的加密貨幣交易所之一，並進行區塊鏈技術投資，報告稱過去 9 個月的營運收入為 4,100 萬美元。

The company's performance aligns with Bitcoin's market rally, which sees the cryptocurrency trading above $76k.

該公司的業績與比特幣市場反彈一致，比特幣交易價格超過 76,000 美元。

For those interested in further details, WonderFi is a publicly listed company in Toronto that invests in and operates blockchain projects and digital assets.

對於對更多細節感興趣的人來說，WonderFi 是一家多倫多上市公司，投資和經營區塊鏈項目和數位資產。

The company includes Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, who is a well-known figure in the crypto space and has generally expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

該公司包括凱文·奧利裡（Kevin O'Leary），他也被稱為“奧萊裡先生”。太棒了」來自Shark Tank，他是加密貨幣領域的知名人物，普遍表示對加密貨幣的支持。

Last year, the company also highlighted its significant ownership in several regulated crypto exchanges in Canada.

去年，該公司還強調了其在加拿大多家受監管加密貨幣交易所的重要所有權。