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Another Kidnapping Shakes France Crypto Sector

Alice MonroeBy Alice MonroeMay 25, 20252 Mins Read
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The Crypto sector of France faces a significant security crisis in the form of violent kidnapping officials and families. Since January 2025, three major kidnapping efforts have shook the crypto industry, forcing officials to take drastic security measures, which announced immediate security reforms by Internal Minister Bruno Retillu. This dangerous trend threatens to stand as France’s web 3 hub of Europe and indicate a new era in crypto security.

Increase in kidnapping and attack pattern

The wave began on 21 January with the abduction of Laser co-founder David Belland. The masked attackers demanded a cryptocurrency ransom and brutally cut off the finger of the bound. The police secured the release of the couple and arrested ten suspects. Similar efforts were followed, including a dramatic kidnapping attempt on the family of Pierre Noizat, CEO of Pierum in May, using the fire extinguishing people in May.

Criminals exploited three main strategies targeting French crypto leaders: geographical attention on Paris and Central France, attacks during low-protection windows, and psychological terror, including demands of social media ransom. Attackers use social media and corporate filing to choose goals, which take advantage of France’s compulsory executive revelations under KYC laws.

France crypto sector Government Response and Industry Objective

In response, the French government launched an emergency protocol with a dedicated police hotline and residential security audits of elite terrorism units. A specialised 200 officer Crypto Crime Task Force combines cyber and organised crime experts, while Interpol collaboration improves sharing of Darknet Intelligence.

Large companies such as Ledger and Paymium have upgraded safety with biometric tracking. AI threat detection, decentralised housing and verification of zero knowledge. However, this crisis provides intense debate on privacy and regulation. Some require state-issued crypto-ID cards, while libertarians oppose mandatory revelations, highlighting a conflict between security and blockchain decentralisation.

France’s kidnapping epidemic in the crypto sector exposes deep vulnerabilities between digital innovation and physical security. The government’s extensive reform aims to protect the industry. Balancing security with Blockchain’s decentralisation ethos is still a complex challenge. The survival of the France crypto sector may depend on developing decentralised protection that is sophisticated as the technology itself.

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Alice Monroe is an Associate Writer at Crypto Junction, covering crypto trends, token marketing, and emerging blockchain projects with a focus on real market insights.

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