David Balland, the former co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped with his wife in France, enduring a harrowing 48-hour ordeal. Injured during the incident, Balland was freed in a dramatic rescue involving over 90 officers. The case involved a crypto ransom and remains under investigation.
David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was abducted in France alongside his wife, reportedly for a cryptocurrency ransom. French police rescued him in a dramatic operation and made eight arrests. Balland is receiving medical care as the investigation into the incident continues.
This integration is part of Ledger's ongoing effort to provide user-friendly ways to buy crypto, following integrations with Uphold's Topper, Coinbase, and Paypal.
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