Parisian Bitcoin Executive's Family Narrowly Escapes Kidnapping Attempt

Paris Kidnapping Attempt: Woman and Son Escape Masked Gang A brazen kidnapping attempt unfolded in broad daylight on a Parisian street on May 13, 2025, targeting the daughter of the co-founder of French Bitcoin exchange Paymium and her young son. The incident, captured on video, shows three masked men emerging from a white van and attacking the family. The woman's husband bravely intervened, fighting off the attackers and preventing a successful abduction. A passerby, hearing the family's cries for help, also stepped in to assist. The family sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of targeted attacks on cryptocurrency figures and their families in France. "It was terrifying," a witness recounted, describing the chaotic scene. The swift response of the husband and a bystander likely prevented a more serious outcome. This incident underscores the growing concern surrounding the safety of those involved in the cryptocurrency industry and their families.