The kidnapping of David Balland is part of a broader trend in France, where multiple crypto-related abductions and attempts have taken place in 2025. From executives to individual users, attackers are increasingly targeting people directly instead of trying to hack systems.

This shift reflects a harsh reality: as crypto security improves online, threats are moving offline. Protecting assets is no longer just about passwords and wallets — it’s also about personal safety in an increasingly high-stakes environment.