David Ballan
David Ballan is a co-founder of Ledger, a prominent company specializing in cryptocurrency hardware wallets. He gained significant media attention following a kidnapping incident in France, where he and another individual were held for ransom. The kidnappers demanded a substantial sum of €10 million in cryptocurrency, and during the ordeal, Ballan was subjected to severe threats, including the mutilation of a finger. Despite the traumatic experience, Ledger was able to recover most of the ransom paid, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by individuals within the cryptocurrency sector.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 101,768 | $1,500,000 | 1,059$ |
| Totals | 1 | 144,104,080 | 101,768 | $1,500,000 | 1,059$ |
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David Ballan is one of the co-founders of the company Ledger who was kidnapped in France.
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