A brazen kidnapping attempt against the daughter of Pierre Noizat, CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was thwarted after she bravely fought off the assailants. The incident occurred on May 13th when masked men attacked Noizat’s daughter and her partner while they were walking in Paris’ 11th district. They attempted to forcibly take the pair into a waiting van before a scuffle ensued between the daughter and one of the kidnappers, leading to the assailant dropping their weapon. People passing by intervened, causing the attackers to flee in the van which was discovered nearby. The victims suffered injuries and were transported to hospital. Local authorities are investigating the incident with the Brigade for the Suppression of Banditry. Crypto industry experts have noted the incident as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities associated with crypto and the need for heightened security measures.