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The harrowing story involves David B., the co-founder and former CEO of Ledger. Following a successful career that included launching Chrono Coin—a service that allowed users to purchase Bitcoin via credit cards—David was living what appeared to be a fulfilling life. However, everything took a dark turn on a recent Tuesday morning when he and his wife were kidnapped in France.
The kidnappers' primary aim was ransom. They separated David and his wife, each being transported to different locations. The situation escalated rapidly, prompting investigators to wire one Bitcoin valued at approximately $105,000 to buy time while tracking the culprits. As the investigation unfolded, rumblings of the kidnapping began circulating online, creating an outpouring of concern from the crypto community.