European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds
[Apr 4, 2023 4:55 AM] The platform makes the first use case of a so-called “Proof of Climate” blockchain protocol.
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The view from Paris Blockchain Week 2023: Web3 builds while the city burns
[Apr 3, 2023 2:27 AM] It was champagne and optimism for Paris Blockchain Week 2023 despite Parisian protests and economic uncertainty.
BRICS Emerges as the World’s Largest GDP Bloc, Propelled by China’s Rapid Expansion
[Mar 31, 2023 10:30 AM] BRICS, a set of countries grouped as an alternative to the G7, is now the world’s largest gross domestic product (GDP) bloc, taking purchasing power parity into account, according to reports from Acorn Macro Consulting. Powered By…
China Makes Advances in Ditching the US Dollar for Settlements — Inks Deal With Brazil and Completes First Yuan LNG Purchase
[Mar 31, 2023 2:30 AM] China has been advancing its goal of positioning the yuan as an alternative to the U.S. dollar for settling international payments. The Chinese government recently struck a bilateral deal with Brazil to settle trades using their national currencies…
French Crypto Influencer Ban Will Harm Country’s Attractiveness, Industry Group Says
[Mar 30, 2023 9:41 AM] Proposals to stop social media stars promoting unlicensed companies were approved by the National Assembly Thursday.
G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report
[Mar 26, 2023 12:03 PM] Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May.
French Lawmakers Agree to Effectively Ban Crypto Influencer Promotions
[Mar 22, 2023 8:59 AM] Social media stars wouldn’t be allowed to shill unlicensed crypto under anti-scam plans voted on by the National Assembly’s Economics Committee Wednesday
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores User Access to Half of Bitcoin Balances, Report
[Mar 22, 2023 12:30 AM] Bitzlato users can now partially withdraw their bitcoin funds from the dismantled cryptocurrency exchange, according to a media report. The Russia-linked trading platform was targeted by Western law enforcement and had its France-based server…
Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play
[Mar 21, 2023 4:30 AM] The stablecoin issuer wants to expand European operations and prepare for new reserve requirements under the EU’s MiCA law.
American regulators are pushing hard against crypto: Law Decoded, Feb. 28–March 6
[Mar 6, 2023 11:45 AM] Crypto mining operators, custodians and Binance personally received a fine doze of the United States officials' attention last week.
DeFi to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting: Finance Redefined
[Mar 3, 2023 3:00 PM] French police arrested two individuals in connection with the Platypus exploit in the month of February.
US May Consider Alexander Vinnik for Prisoner Exchange With Russia, Lawyer Says
[Feb 23, 2023 10:30 PM] Crypto exchange BTC-e’s alleged operator Alexander Vinnik may be a candidate for prisoner swap between the United States and Russia. That’s according to a statement by one of his lawyers for Russian media. The latest court hearing in Vinnik’s case
France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico
[Feb 22, 2023 6:30 AM] A new partnership between Binance and Ingenico allows in-store payments in France via Binance Pay.
Russia Releases Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko After Questioning
[Feb 12, 2023 1:00 PM] Russian authorities have released the recently arrested co-founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, said to have processed illicit funds worth millions of U.S. dollars. Anton Shkurenko, who was questioned in Moscow, denies the French charges against…
France's top modern art museum to display CryptoPunks, Autoglyphs NFTs
[Feb 11, 2023 1:55 PM] A new exhibition targeting the intersection of art and blockchain will open this spring at the Centre Pompidou, home of the first collection of modern art in Europe.
Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko Arrested in Russia, Report
[Feb 9, 2023 3:30 AM] Russian authorities have reportedly arrested the second co-founder of seized cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato. The man, who recently promised to restore the platform’s operations from Russia, was detained at the request of Interpol and may…
Binance Tax launched to prepare crypto users for the tax season
[Feb 6, 2023 1:50 AM] The new tool helps users access tax details aligning with their crypto activity to help report information during the upcoming tax season.
Bitzlato to Restore Operations and Withdrawals From Russia, Co-founder Vows
[Feb 2, 2023 6:30 AM] Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, seized by Western law enforcement, plans to relaunch and permit partial withdrawals, a co-founder announced. Members of the trading platform’s team also intend to relocate the business to the…
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
[Jan 8, 2023 1:30 AM] France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the
French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws
[Jan 5, 2023 8:17 PM] The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."
Central Bank Gold Demand Rose at the Fastest Pace in 55 Years, Analyst Says Silver Could Outperform Gold in 2023
[Dec 30, 2022 8:30 AM] According to a myriad of reports, the People’s Republic of China has been buying hoards of gold during the last year. Consequently, World Gold Council (WGC) statistics show the demand for gold by central banks has risen at the fastest pace in…
French investors sued Binance for over 2.4 million euros in losses
[Dec 25, 2022 3:48 PM] Binance France and Binance Holdings Limited are being sued over alleged misleading commercial practices and fraudulent concealment.
French regulator AMF blacklists only two crypto websites in the whole year
[Dec 21, 2022 6:20 AM] The AMF and ACPR have blacklisted only two crypto-related websites amid the bear market of 2022 versus 24 such websites last year.
France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses
[Dec 15, 2022 4:40 AM] French Parliament will discuss the amendment, canceling the favorable treatment of crypto companies, in January 2023.
Russian Billionaire and Crypto Businessman Dies in Helicopter Crash in France
[Dec 1, 2022 6:30 AM] Russian financier and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Vyacheslav Taran has been killed in a helicopter crash on French territory. The accident marks the latest in a series of deaths of crypto executives and adds another name to a list of Russian…