Daylight Kidnapping Attempt Targets Family of French Crypto CEO in Paris
A brazen daylight kidnapping attempt in Paris has heightened security concerns for cryptocurrency executives and their families, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents across France. Masked assailants ambushed the daughter of Paymium co-founder Pierre Noizat and her child on a bustling street, emerging suddenly from a delivery van.
The victim fought back fiercely, disarming one attacker and drawing public attention. Bystanders intervened—one wielding a fire extinguisher—helping disrupt the assault. The attackers fled, leaving both adults injured and hospitalized. The incident underscores growing risks facing high-profile figures in the digital asset space as regulatory scrutiny and market volatility intensify.