France Intensifies Security Measures for Crypto Entrepreneurs Amid Kidnapping Surge
France is deploying elite police consultations and emergency support for cryptocurrency entrepreneurs following a series of violent kidnapping attempts. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau held confidential talks with industry founders as political pressure mounts over security failures.
The government’s response includes prioritized risk assessments for home security infrastructure and discreet protection protocols. Retailleau, positioning himself as a law-and-order presidential contender for 2027, has made crypto-related crime a flagship issue after a botched abduction attempt gained viral attention.