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In the wild world of cryptocurrency, 2025 is already shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride! Jameson Lopp, the brains behind Casa, has been busy cataloging no less than seven crypto-related attacks this month alone. Talk about a rocky start to the year!

But let's dive into the headline-grabber of the week: David Balland, the co-founder of the well-known French crypto wallet company, Ledger. Both he and his wife were recently snatched from their cozy Parisian home in a dramatic kidnapping escapade. Thankfully, the dynamic duo was rescued safe and sound by the law enforcement superheroes late Wednesday night. The details of their daring rescue are still hush-hush, but we know emergency services are on the scene attending to the couple.

This shocking incident has sent ripples through the tech community, and there's even buzz about another potential kidnapping involving Ledger’s other co-founder, Eric Larchevêque. But hold your horses! Grégory Raymond from The Big Whale has stepped in to squash those rumors, assuring everyone that Larchevêque is A-OK.

Now, let’s talk about Ledger. Founded in 2014, this company is a giant in the world of hardware wallets, keeping digital assets safe from the dark corners of the cyber world. With a jaw-dropping valuation of €1.3 billion and a hefty €100 million raised in 2023, it’s no wonder they’re a prime target.

And hot on the heels of this drama, we had another eyebrow-raising tale from November. Dean Skurka, the CEO of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi, found himself in a sticky situation during Toronto's rush hour. After a tense standoff, he was released unharmed, albeit after coughing up a $720,000 ransom. Despite the drama, Skurka assured everyone that WonderFi’s vaults remained untouched, even as the company celebrated a whopping 153% revenue boost year-over-year.

Stay tuned, folks, because in the world of crypto, it seems there's never a dull moment!

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