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Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

[Jun 11 10:01 AM] Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.

Macron Calls Surprise French Election That's Unlikely to Stir Crypto, Is Likely to Shake Up Government

[Jun 10 8:05 AM] The French president called a snap election after an unexpectedly poor showing in voting for the European Parliament.

French regulator warns investors Bybit provided services ‘illegally’

[May 16 1:55 PM] The Autorité des Marchés Financiers reported Bybit has been blacklisted since May 2022 “for non-compliance with current French regulations.”

French Securities Regulator Warns Investors Against Crypto Exchange Bybit

[May 16 10:04 AM] France's securities regulator has issued a renewed warning against crypto exchange Bybit, urging customers to “make arrangements for the eventuality that the platform [may] suddenly cease to provide services” to customers in France.

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Group Secures Digital Asset and Electronic Money License in France

[Apr 29 7:00 AM]

French Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Becomes Chiliz Blockchain Validator

[Mar 21 7:00 AM] Exaion helps industries with digital transformation related to cloud and blockchain with a focus on addressing energy efficiency of data centers.

Coinbase Approved as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France

[Dec 21, 2023 11:37 AM] The third-largest crypto exchange has said it wants to become regulated in countries with clear policies for the industry while it argues with the Securities and Exchange Commission for bespoke rules in the U.S.

Stablecoin Issuer Circle Conditionally Registered for Digital Asset Services in France

[Dec 21, 2023 9:31 AM] France has been encouraging crypto companies to set up shop within its borders and take advantage of the clearer industry regulation than in the U.S.

French startup Mistral AI closes $415M funding round

[Dec 11, 2023 7:08 AM] The French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI closed a funding round worth around $415 million as it strives to be the EU’s rival to OpenAI.

Code Is Not (Always) Law

[Dec 7, 2023 2:48 PM] Sometimes, the law is the law, industry experts say.

Societe Generale-Backed Euro Stablecoin EURCV Starts Trading on Bitstamp

[Dec 6, 2023 6:15 AM] The listing marks the first time a euro stablecoin issued by a fully regulated bank is available on a cryptocurrency exchange.

Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum

[Dec 5, 2023 5:03 AM] The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for eligible green activities investments.

Crypto ownership in Canada slips in 2023, but average value of holdings rises

[Nov 30, 2023 4:12 AM] Only 34% of Canadians still believe that crypto “will play a key role in the future,” but the number of those able to give a basic definition of digital currencies has risen slightly.

Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’

[Nov 28, 2023 3:16 AM] Amnesty’s secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act.

Dutch exchange Bitvavo cleared to operate in France

[Nov 24, 2023 2:23 AM] The Dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo is slowly expanding its reach after gaining regulatory approval in Austria and France.

Crypto is second most popular investment asset in France: Survey

[Nov 14, 2023 2:31 AM] The survey was conducted at the request of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the spring of 2023.

9% of French Adults Now Invested in Crypto Assets, AMF Survey Reveals

[Nov 12, 2023 11:00 PM] Amidst the global wave of new retail investment, France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has observed a significant uptick in the number of individuals holding crypto assets. A study conducted by the AMF, supported by the Technical…

Institute for blockchain and crypto research opens in France

[Nov 10, 2023 4:10 AM] The Institute of Crypto-Assets held a formal opening at the Léonard de Vinci center in the business district just outside of Paris.

G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report

[Oct 30, 2023 5:53 AM] The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology.

Binance Executives in UK and France Leave Crypto Exchange

[Oct 24, 2023 5:15 PM] Another two executive departures, in the United Kingdom and France, have extended a string of managerial exits at Binance this year. They come as the leading cryptocurrency exchange faces continued regulatory pressure in a number of jurisdictions…

Binance France director resigns, adding to list of exits from crypto exchange

[Oct 18, 2023 11:52 PM] Stéphanie Cabossioras is at least the 10th senior executive to depart the crypto exchange this year.

French regulator sees DeFi as 'disintermediated,' not 'decentralized'

[Oct 13, 2023 1:56 AM] The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution concluded its consultation on the regulation of DeFi.

Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot

[Oct 4, 2023 3:48 AM] The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.

CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank

[Oct 4, 2023 3:00 AM] The first deputy governor at Banque de France calls central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.“

France, Singapore and Switzerland test cross-border CBDCs

[Sep 28, 2023 3:08 AM] Project Mariana was developed under the aegis of the Bank for International Settlements.

Binance still struggling to find banking partner in France: Report

[Sep 27, 2023 4:05 AM] The local subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange has suggested that customers convert all their fiat currency on the exchange to crypto.

French telecom group invests millions in local AI industry

[Sep 26, 2023 7:30 AM] The French telecom group Iliad revealed it has purchased one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and plans to create an AI research lab in Paris, among other developments.

French Restaurant Seeks to Drive Bitcoin Adoption, Accepting Only BTC for High End Menu Item

[Sep 22, 2023 11:14 AM] Can Bitcoin possibly rhyme with tradition?This new currency is so young and so different from the usual dollars and euros, that for most people it seems disconnected from the economic reality and even further - from their lives. Despite the fact…

Global Debt Spikes to Record $307 Trillion Driven by US, Developed Nations

[Sep 20, 2023 4:30 PM] The world’s debt has surged to a record high level in the second quarter, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The increase has also helped lift the global debt-to-GDP ratio which had been declining for seven quarters but is…

France launches a certificate for finfluencers, including crypto

[Sep 11, 2023 1:38 AM] The country has introduced a non-obligatory Responsible Influence Certificate for those promoting crypto.