<ul><li>An attempted crypto kidnapping took place in Paris involving the daughter and grandson of a French cryptocurrency entrepreneur, who were attacked by armed men in broad daylight.</li><li>The victims, related to the CEO of Paymium, a French cryptocurrency exchange, resisted the kidnapping attempt with the help of passers-by after the attackers tried to force them into a van.</li><li>This incident is part of a series of violent crimes targeting crypto figures in France, with previous cases including the kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, who had one of his fingers cut off by the criminals.</li><li>The rise in violent crime and kidnappings in France has led to comparisons with countries like Mexico, known for high-profile abductions, highlighting the growing concern for the safety of prominent individuals in the crypto industry.</li></ul>

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