Who Is David Balland? Co-Founder of £1B Crypto Startup and Wife Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping
The co-founder of hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, recently endured a harrowing ordeal: David Balland and his wife were abducted from their home in Vierzon by a violent criminal gang - highlighting the extreme risks that can come with the cryptocurrency world.
Millionaire Crypto Boss And Wife Rescued From Kidnappers In France
David Balland and his wife, Amandine, were abducted from their home in Vierzon. They both survived the ordeal, but Balland is missing part of his finger.
$100M Ledger Kidnapping: How Crypto Millionaires Became Crime Targets
According to Le Parisien, David Balland and his wife were kidnapped from their home in Vierzon, France, by a violent criminal gang who subjected them to brutal torture.
French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping
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.
French Crypto Executive and Wife Freed After Brutal Kidnapping
French police rescue Ledger co-founder and wife in complex operation after brutal kidnapping, arresting ten suspects across multiple cities.
Abducted Crypto Millionaire Loses Finger to Kidnappers Before Rescue
French special forces have arrested 10 people connected to the abduction of millionaire crypto boss David Balland, who was kidnapped with his wife on Tuesday from their home in central France, reported The Telegraph.
Millionaire crypto boss rescued from kidnappers – but not in time to save his finger
A millionaire French crypto boss has been rescued from kidnappers by French special forces – but they arrived too late to stop the captors chopping off his finger.
Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping, Torture Raises Concerns On Crypto Executives' Wealth Visibility
Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were the victims of a kidnap for ransom plot last week, but they were rescued by ...
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Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger’s Co-Founder Released Following Kidnapping Incident in France
David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, a French crypto hardware wallet company, was recently the victim of a kidnapping ...
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French police arrest seven after brutal kidnapping of cryptocurrency entrepreneur
French authorities have detained seven individuals following the violent abduction of David Balland, co-founder of ...
Kidnapped co-founder of French crypto firm Ledger had his hand mutilated
David Balland and his wife were kidnapped from their home in central France on Jan 21. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Bitcoin self-custody prevents central point of failure risks
A representative of hardware wallet producer Trezor explained why self-custody is a valid solution to cybersecurity concerns.
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Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping Highlights Threat of Crypto Robberies
David Balland and his wife were rescued in a police operation involving elite units, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said.
French military police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after bungled Paris kidnapping goes wrong
The co-founder of French crypto unicorn Ledger and his wife have been rescued after an outlandish Parisian kidnapping attempt ...