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France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies

[Aug 2, 2024 4:04 PM] France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers said it started accepting applications for crypto asset services provider licenses on July 1.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations

[Aug 2, 2024 12:41 PM] It has always been Bybit's primary objective to operate our business in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, the company said in its post.

ByBit exchange halts operations in France

[Aug 1, 2024 10:04 PM] ByBit has been at odds with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) since 2022 when the regulator blacklisted the exchange.

Market Maker Flowdesk Doubled Down on the U.S. as Things Looked Bleak. Now That Bet Is Paying Off

[Jul 17, 2024 3:51 AM] Flowdesk's CEO made a contrarian bet on the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission was waging war on crypto. Fast forward a year, and the country has bitcoin ETFs, ether ETFs are imminent and pro-crypto legislation is before the Senate.

France and Hong Kong Collaborate to Advance Global Tokenization Market With CBDC Initiatives

[Jul 8, 2024 6:30 PM] The Banque de France (BDF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have announced a collaboration on wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). This partnership includes the HKMA’s involvement in Wave 2 of the European Central Bank’s…

France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority

[Jul 8, 2024 2:09 AM] The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations.

Marine Le Pen's Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election

[Jul 1, 2024 4:55 AM] The far-right party associated with Marine Le Pen led in the first round of France's two-part election.

Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Joins Cronos as a Blockchain Validator

[Jun 20, 2024 4:00 AM] EDF subsidiary Exaion helps industries with digital transformation by focusing on addressing the energy efficiency of data centers.

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

[Jun 11, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 7:00 AM]

French Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Becomes Chiliz Blockchain Validator

[Mar 21, 2024 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.