David Balland, Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France for ransom, leading to a rescue operation by French authorities.

A spate of abductions has sent crypto executives and wealthy investors in search of ways to protect themselves.

Inside The Kidnapping Of David Balland The ordeal began in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 21st January. According to Paris public prosecutor Laure Beccuau, Balland and his wife were abducted ...

David Balland, co-founder of French crypto firm Ledger, was kidnapped along with his wife and subjected to horrific violence, including mutilation of his hand, as kidnappers demanded ransom in ...

"The incident with Ledger's co-founder, David Balland, starkly illustrates how public figures in the crypto space might become targets due to the visibility of their wealth or activities," said ...

Crypto trader escapes kidnappers in Spain by jumping from balcony, highlighting rise in physical attacks on digital asset holders.

David Balland, a founder of Ledger ― a company that sells devices to store crypto assets ― was abducted alongside his wife, Amadine, early Tuesday morning from their home in Vierzon ...

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, a French crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, was rescued after being kidnapped in central France on January 21, according to a January 23 report from Bloomberg.

By Bernhard Warner David Balland, a founder of Ledger, a prominent cryptocurrency company, and his wife were freed after a 48-hour police search. Ten people have been arrested. The new business ...

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said that David Balland, the 36-year-old co-founder and former employee of Ledger – a world leader in security systems for ...

David Balland, Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped and held for ransom, with part of the payment made in cryptocurrency. X / Le Parisien @le_Parisien The co-founder of hardware wallet manufacturer ...