In the ever-changing landscape of the cryptocurrency industry, former Binance CEO Zhao Changpeng (CZ) recently expressed deep concerns about the security situation in France, stirring widespread attention within the industry.
Zhao Changpeng pointed out that France has recently experienced frequent security incidents related to cryptocurrency, which is alarming. Among them, several kidnapping cases targeting cryptocurrency practitioners are particularly heinous, posing serious threats to the lives and property security of practitioners and their families. For instance, in broad daylight, attackers attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the CEO of the French cryptocurrency platform Paymium, and such incidents are not isolated. According to a GitHub database maintained by Bitcoin cypherpunk Jameson Lopp, there have been over 150 robbery or kidnapping incidents related to cryptocurrency since 2014, with 23 occurring just in 2025. These criminals often identify targets through social media and public events, and their methods are becoming increasingly rampant.
In addition, the arrest of the CEO of Telegram was also mentioned by Zhao Changpeng, reflecting the complex situation in France regarding cryptocurrency regulation and security maintenance, causing anxiety among industry practitioners. Despite facing numerous challenges in France, including money laundering investigations and other legal issues, Binance has been under judicial investigation since January 2025 for suspected money laundering activities related to drug trafficking, tax fraud, and unregulated promotional activities in France. However, Zhao Changpeng still shows enthusiasm for the protection of French cultural heritage. Binance has actively initiated donation campaigns for the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, aiming to demonstrate to the world that cryptocurrency can play a positive role. Zhao Changpeng hopes that while all sectors of society focus on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the security situation in France, especially concerning issues in the cryptocurrency sector, can also see tangible improvements.
Fortunately, the French authorities have responded positively to security issues. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has introduced a series of security measures to provide additional protection for cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families, including priority access to police emergency hotlines, home security visits, and security briefings, aimed at enhancing practitioners' awareness and response capabilities regarding security prevention. At the same time, French authorities have initiated legal proceedings against 25 individuals suspected of kidnapping, striving to combat such criminal behavior at its source.
In today's rapidly developing yet challenging cryptocurrency industry, security issues are undoubtedly a top priority. The security situation in the French cryptocurrency sector not only concerns the personal interests of practitioners but also impacts the development prospects of the entire industry in France and globally. By focusing on the old crypto, we will continue to share more exciting content about the cryptocurrency industry, deeply analyze industry dynamics and trends, and provide you with valuable information and insights. ##BNBChain生态代币普涨