WonderFi 首席执行官 Dean Skurka 在多伦多被绑架并勒索赎金

区块链和加密货币公司 WonderFi 的首席执行官 Dean Skurka 被绑架并勒索赎金，随后在支付 100 万美元后被释放。

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.

据包括 CBC 等在内的多个消息来源称，区块链和加密货币公司 WonderFi 的首席执行官 Dean Skurka 周四晚上在多伦多市中心被绑架，后来在支付 100 万美元赎金后被释放。

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.

据警方报告，这起事件发生在周四下午 6 点左右，斯库尔卡后来在百年纪念公园被发现安全。绑匪在释放斯库尔卡之前要求以电子方式支付赎金。

Toronto Police Responded Quickly to Kidnapping Report

多伦多警方对绑架报告迅速做出反应

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.

多伦多警方接到电话称高峰时段里士满西街和大学大道发生绑架事件后，迅速赶到现场。

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

据目击者称，斯库尔卡在提出随机要求之前被强行塞进车里。

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

随后，警方发言人确认受害者身份为 WonderFi 首席执行官兼总裁 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.

对于那些不熟悉的人来说，WonderFi 是一家总部位于多伦多的公司，拥有加拿大最大的加密货币交易所之一，并投资区块链项目。

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

警方仍在调查这起事件，尚未透露任何有关绑架嫌疑人的信息或任何线索。

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

与此同时，据报道，斯库尔卡本人已向客户和投资者保证他们的加密货币是安全的。

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.

斯库尔卡周四在给加拿大广播公司的一封电子邮件中表示，他卷入了一起事件，但现在安全了。他还借此机会向客户保证他们的数据和资金仍然安全。

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

Skurka 的绑架凸显了针对加密货币人士的暴力趋势

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

Skurka 的绑架事件是一系列数字货币人士成为抢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.

根据一家公司的数据，多伦多绑架事件是第 171 起针对加密货币人士的暴力事件。

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.

这起最新的绑架事件也与去年 7 月发生在马来西亚的一起案件有相似之处，当时有两人被绑架，后来被释放，以换取 120 万美元的虚拟货币。

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

2022 年，勒索软件团伙和其他黑客成功勒索了超过 10 亿美元的加密货币支付，创历史新高。

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

据 Chainaanalysis 称，勒索金额较 2021 年增加了 10%，凸显了行业内对勒索软件日益增长的担忧。

WonderFi Reports $41 Million CAD In Revenues For 3Q

WonderFi 报告第三季度收入为 4100 万加元

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

有趣的是，斯库尔卡的绑架事件发生在他的公司公布第三季度财报的第二天。

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.

总部位于多伦多的 WonderFi 运营加拿大最大的加密货币交易所之一，并进行区块链技术投资，报告称过去 9 个月的运营收入为 4100 万美元。

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

该公司的业绩与比特币市场反弹一致，比特币交易价格超过 7.6 万美元。

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

对于那些对更多细节感兴趣的人来说，WonderFi 是一家多伦多上市公司，投资和运营区块链项目和数字资产。

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.

该公司包括凯文·奥利里（Kevin O'Leary），他也被称为“先生”。太棒了”来自Shark Tank，他是加密货币领域的知名人物，普遍表示对加密货币的支持。

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

去年，该公司还强调了其在加拿大多家受监管加密货币交易所的重要所有权。