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France

Telegram founder’s arrest slammed by darknet market fans
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28 August, 2024

Telegram founder’s arrest slammed by darknet market fans

Telegram Founder/CEO Pavel Durov was detained as part of a probe opened on July 8 against a “person unnamed” for...
Decentralization a spectrum, regulation a necessity: Responses to France’s DeFi discussion paper
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16 July, 2024

Decentralization a spectrum, regulation a necessity: Responses to France’s DeFi discussion paper

The AMF received 34 responses from various players in the DeFi ecosystem, centralized players from the digital asset sector and...
Circle celebrates MiCA stablecoin first as Tether eyes EU exit
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4 July, 2024

Circle celebrates MiCA stablecoin first as Tether eyes EU exit

Circle secured an EMI license from France's banking regulator, while rival Tether continues to avoid discussions about whether its stable...
Hong Kong, France to explore cross-border CBDCs outside of mBridge
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3 July, 2024

Hong Kong, France to explore cross-border CBDCs outside of mBridge

Both Hong Kong and France will explore the interoperability of their wholesale CBDC systems via a regulatory sandbox to strengthen...
France wants to certify smart contracts—is it even possible?
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13 June, 2024

France wants to certify smart contracts—is it even possible?

While regulations are critical in safeguarding consumers, the current progress in the tech space has shown that authorities need to...
Microsoft to invest $4.3 billion in cloud infrastructure, AI in France
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22 May, 2024

Microsoft to invest $4.3 billion in cloud infrastructure, AI in France

The money will go toward building data centers in Paris and Marseille, with Microsoft promising 25,000 advanced GPUs by 2025;...
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao makes mockery of justice with four-month sentence
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1 May, 2024

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao makes mockery of justice with four-month sentence

Last November, CZ and Binance reached a $4.3 billion settlement with the DoJ based on the exchange’s blatant violations of...
Google expands AI development with new hub in France
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18 February, 2024

Google expands AI development with new hub in France

As competition in the global AI sector heats up, Google moves to expand its ambitions in France, confirming plans to...
France leading the world in IPv6 adoption, is blockchain next?
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29 January, 2024

France leading the world in IPv6 adoption, is blockchain next?

As France progresses with its IPv6 adoption, the IPv6 Forum is holding an annual workshop to get more people to...
AI regulation on top of Italy’s priority list as it takes on G7 presidency
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10 January, 2024

AI regulation on top of Italy’s priority list as it takes on G7 presidency

Italy, as the new G7 president, prioritizes AI regulation for industry innovation, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planning a dedicated...
French banking giant Société Générale launches euro-backed stablecoin
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10 December, 2023

French banking giant Société Générale launches euro-backed stablecoin

EUR CoinVertible was listed on Bitstamp this week, making Société Générale the first regulated banking institution to issue its stablecoin...
Immediate Connect: French financial regulators caution against investment scam
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25 November, 2023

Immediate Connect: French financial regulators caution against investment scam

AMF warns against Immediate Connect urging caution and verification as it joins the blacklist, emphasizing the risks in foreign exchange...