Ledger is seeing record demand for its hardware wallets as crypto theft rises and is planning a potential New York listing to raise more capital. The company reported strong revenues, securing around $100 billion in Bitcoin for customers, and is expanding in the U.S. to attract institutional investors.

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Scammers are using USPS to send fake Ledger letters urging users to “validate” wallets and steal private keys—a shift to physical phishing. Meanwhile, fake Ledger Live apps on macOS spread malware to capture recovery phrases.

Crypto millionaires are hiring private security amidst a global rise in kidnappings and threats. A recent Coinbase data breach exposing names and balances has only deepened fears. As digital defenses improve, attackers are going offline, targeting individuals instead. But are bodyguards and protocols enough—or just a false sense of safety in a still-vulnerable space?

Armed men attempted to kidnap a crypto tycoon’s daughter and grandchild in Paris but fled after a struggle. Authorities suspect financial motives linked to the family’s crypto ties and have launched a manhunt. As crypto-related kidnappings rise, the case raises urgent questions about law enforcement’s readiness in a digital-first world.

The announcement follows a series of teasers shared on social media by both Ledger and Pudgy Penguins, hinting at a joint release described as “something cool and secure.”

Jeju police have arrested four individuals in connection with the fatal crypto-related robbery of a Chinese investor. This incident underscores the growing threat of violent attacks on crypto investors driven by the pursuit of digital assets.

French authorities rescued Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife from a crypto ransom plot after kidnappers severed his finger and sent it as a threat. Media was asked to withhold reporting to protect the rescue, while initial reports misidentified the victim, raising suspicions of deliberate misdirection.

Rumours about the alleged kidnapping of Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque have sparked controversy, with reports dismissing them as a hoax due to a lack of evidence or police confirmation. The launch of the “Justice for Eric” meme coin added to the intrigue but quickly collapsed, highlighting the ongoing challenge of misinformation in the blockchain community.

Europol and six nations dismantled a network laundering proceeds from major crimes, arresting nine and seizing evidence, €35,000 in cash, and €25 million in cryptocurrencies.