In Val-de-Marne, three armed individuals targeted David Prinçay, the president of Binance France, in a home invasion. The criminals initially attempted to break into Prinçay's residence but mistakenly proceeded to another location a few hours later, leading them to the wrong address.
Local authorities tracked the suspects, who were apprehended in Lyon after using stolen phones and being captured on surveillance footage. The rise in violent incidents against crypto industry figures has been notable in recent years, particularly in France, where attacks have escalated.
Last year, a significant data breach involving Ledger hardware wallets exposed personal information, highlighting vulnerabilities within the sector. Additionally, a Ledger co-founder and his spouse faced a kidnapping incident, which resulted in multiple arrests. The trend of physical assaults related to cryptocurrency has seen an increase, with the first month of 2026 witnessing a reported theft attempt of $66 million in Arizona.