STORY: :: Warning: Graphic contentIn a botched kidnapping bid, a prominent French crypto boss' daughter was attacked in Paris street on Tuesday.:: May 13, 2025It was at least the third such attack in recent months.And that's led people in the industry, like crypto executive Alexandre Aimonino, to make changes in their daily routine.He now avoids public transport, skips industry get-togethers and varies his drive home."I try to park as close as possible to the destination when I have to go somewhere; that's this kind of security measure. When I go home, I never take the same road or the same path. Just to avoid being followed by anyone.":: May 13, 2025French crypto bosses have reacted with fear and anger after a series of violent kidnappings in the country. In January, the co-founder of French crypto company Ledger and his wife were kidnapped, while in May the father of a crypto company head was snatched. All were rescued but both men lost a finger.Details are murky about the gangs behind the attacks. Authorities have said 10 people were questioned after the Ledger attack and seven people were arrested following the first kidnapping in May, with two released for having no connection.The Paris prosecutors' office did not respond to detailed questions from Reuters.While some in the industry have stepped up security and are considering bodyguards, others are calling for a tougher crackdown on crime and a deregulation to keep the crypto paper trail more anonymous.The rapid rise in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent years has created a new group of wealthy investors.Security experts say that criminals could be tempted by investors posting evidence of new-found wealth online, as well as the perception that crypto is easier to launder than traditional cash.