French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau has announced new security measures for crypto professionals following a series of kidnappings targeting industry figures in France. The actions were prompted by a failed kidnapping attempt involving the family of a crypto exchange CEO and two successful kidnappings earlier this year. Retailleau emphasized the need for stricter security in the wake of these alarming incidents. The measures discussed include enhanced collaboration with internal security officers, police briefings for affected professionals, and training aimed at preventing crypto-related money laundering. Key stakeholders from the crypto industry, including the Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and representatives from the Association for the Development of Digital Assets, participated in the meeting. Retailleau expressed his shock at the nature of these crimes and committed to protecting crypto professionals, likening the attacks to past assaults on banks and jewelry stores.

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