TLDRFrench cryptocurrency executive David Balland endured a violent kidnapping from his home with his wife on January 21, 2025Kidnappers demanded cryptocurrency payment and reportedly mutilated Balland during the 24-hour ordealFrench National Gendarmerie successfully rescued both victims through a tactical operationLedger, valued at 1.3 billion euros, is a leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency security devicesThe incident happened as Bitcoin trades near record highs around $109,000French techno...