French minister steps in to help stop crypto kidnappings
France’s interior minister says his government must “take measures to protect” crypto professionals, as he announced plans to tackle crypto-related kidnappings in the country. Bruno Retailleau told French radio station Europe 1 that he will meet with crypto industry representatives on Friday after the daughter and grandson of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat were almost abducted by four masked men in a van earlier this week. Luckily, a passerby was able to help prevent the kidnapping, however, it did result in three individuals requiring hospital treatment for light injuries. Retailleau said that he will “work with them on their security so that they become aware of the risks .” “We must jointly take measures to protect them,” he added. Crypto execs hiring private security after high-profile kidnappings, report Read more: Ledger co-founder David Balland released by kidnappers, report Authorities are still pursuing the would-be kidnappers, but Retaille...