Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report
Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France and safely released after police intervention. The incident involved a cryptocurrency ransom demand.
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Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France and safely released after police intervention. The incident involved a cryptocurrency ransom demand.
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