According to Odaily, recent information disclosed by Cointelegraph on the X platform indicates that individuals close to Ledger founder Éric Larchevêque have responded to kidnapping rumors, confirming his safety. Grégory Raymond, co-founder of The Big Whale, whose X account is verified, stated that Larchevêque is not involved in the alleged kidnapping incident. He also urged caution regarding the dissemination of such information, as it could jeopardize ongoing investigations in France and potentially endanger lives. Previously, some media outlets reported that Éric Larchevêque was suspected of being kidnapped, with the kidnappers allegedly demanding a Bitcoin ransom.