A recent attempted kidnapping in Paris targeted the daughter and grandson of a crypto exchange co-founder, marking a troubling trend of violence against crypto-affiliated individuals. Four masked assailants attempted to abduct the woman and child near the 11th arrondissement, but they managed to escape with minor injuries after the woman disarmed one attacker. This incident is part of a series of violent crimes linked to the cryptocurrency industry in France, with at least six such events reported in 2025 alone. A security firm has recorded 22 physical attacks related to crypto this year, which is significantly higher than previous years. Past incidents include the kidnapping of a Ledger co-founder for ransom in cryptocurrency, highlighting the escalating dangers that crypto figures face. The trend extends globally, with similar attacks occurring in countries such as China and Brazil, raising concerns over the safety of individuals involved in the crypto space.

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