Crypto’s IRL Danger Level Just Went — 5 Wild Kidnapping Cases You Need to Know
Crypto may live on the blockchain, but the threats are very real AF. In 2025, the execs are scrambling for private security squads as kidnappings and ransom attacks go full GTA.
France is basically on high alert. 🧨 Earlier this year, Ledger co-founder David Balland got snatched and held for ransom. He made it out alive — thanks to a police op — but things just kept spiraling.
In May, a crypto bro’s dad had a finger chopped off before cops rescued him near Paris. Not long after, Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s daughter and grandson were almost abducted — until a random Parisian came in extinguisher blazing and saved the day. 🧯
Even the U.S. isn’t safe. After a Vegas crypto event, a guy got kidnapped at gunpoint by three teens and dumped 70+ miles away in the Arizona desert.
French officials are now offering security briefings and telling crypto people to ditch flashy flexes. Meanwhile, its security OG Jameson Lopp says this year’s already seen 20+ in-person attacks. The blockchain’s still decentralized — but danger is centralized and getting real.
Stay safe, bag holders.
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