Crypto Exec Family Targeted in Paris Kidnapping Attempt, Security Concerns Grow

A kidnapping attempt targeting the family of a prominent cryptocurrency figure in Paris has resulted in authorities scrambling for solutions and raising concerns about escalating safety threats within the industry. On May 13, 2025, masked assailants failed to abduct the family members during an attack on their residence. The incident involved Paymium, a well-known Bitcoin exchange co-founded by the target’s family member, as the specific subject of the attempted abduction, with bystanders assisting in containing the attackers and preventing further violence.