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Crypto execs hiring private security after high-profile kidnappings, report

Demand for private security among crypto professionals has reportedly “grown considerably” following the kidnapping of Ledger’s CEO.

Ledger co-founder David Balland released by kidnappers, report

David Balland, the Ledger co-founder who was reportedly held hostage for a large crypto ransom, was released by kidnappers on Wednesday.

An active investigation involving Ledger co-founder Éric Larchevêque is reportedly ongoing with some speculating about a kidnap situation.

Exploding pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon have sparked concerns about the integrity of the crypto hardware wallet supply chain.

Ledger Connect Kit, software to help users connect wallets to dApps, suffered a supply chain attack that drained user wallets.