Ledger Co-Founder’s Safety Concerns Spark Crypto Industry Panic Amid Kidnapping Rumors

Ledger Co-Founder Safe Following Security Incident Rumors, Company Infrastructure Remains Secure

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  • Rumors circulated about a potential security incident involving Ledger co-founder Éric Larchevêque in France.
  • Journalist Grégory Raymond reported Larchevêque is safe, contradicting kidnapping speculation.
  • Binance founder CZ posted and later deleted a tweet addressing the situation.
  • Ledger maintains its Recover service remains secure amid concerns.
  • No official statement has been issued by Ledger or its executives regarding the situation.

Market Uncertainty Over Ledger Executive’s Status

Cryptocurrency markets faced uncertainty today as unconfirmed reports emerged about a security situation involving Ledger co-founder Éric Larchevêque in France. The hardware wallet manufacturer, which serves millions of crypto users globally, has not issued an official statement addressing the circulating rumors.

French tech journalist Grégory Raymond attempted to calm speculation, stating that Larchevêque was safe, though he could not provide additional details about the situation.

Social Media Response and Market Impact

Changpeng Zhao, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, briefly addressed the situation before removing his post. The spreading rumors prompted concerns among cryptocurrency holders who rely on Ledger devices for secure asset storage.

Several social media accounts shared unverified information, including fabricated images, adding to market uncertainty. A community fact-check system on X has indicated that kidnapping claims lack substantiation.

Ledger Security Infrastructure

Ledger‘s hardware wallets generate public-private key pairs for cryptocurrency storage, with the private keys traditionally never leaving the device. The company recently launched its Recover service, which implements a distributed storage system for encrypted key fragments, available as an optional paid feature.

The company’s security architecture includes multiple layers of protection, with the Recover service utilizing sophisticated encryption protocols to maintain user privacy. Despite today’s events, Ledger has confirmed that its infrastructure remains uncompromised.

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