France

Police walking towards the arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Regulations
Telegram CEO’s Arrest Not Political, Claims French President: Tech Leaders Disagree

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses concerns over the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Chilliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfus focused on green energy for his digital space.
Altcoins
Chiliz Onboards French National Energy Provider as Validator

Revamped Chiliz chain takes a step forward to foster blockchain’s innovations in an environmentally sustainable way.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Woman with Circle tattoo waving a French flag towards alien planets in space.
Regulations
Circle Obtains French Regulatory Nod to Offer Crypto Assets

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has secured conditional registration in France, sets out for a full regulatory license.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Paris in the morning light of a huge Coinbase logo on the horizon.
Coinbase News
Coinbase Wins VASP Crypto Approval in France Ahead of MiCA

Crypto exchange Coinbase has scored a win in its “Go Deep, Go Broad” international expansion strategy.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lights around the Eiffel Tower suggesting the crypto friendly policies of france, over looked by a statue near by.
Stablecoins
French Bank Société Générale Launches Euro-Pegged Stablecoin

Société Générale’s EURCV becomes the first major euro-backed stablecoin, on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and banking in Europe.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Group of man looking out of a window overlooking the universe.
Binance News
Binance France Director Bids Adieu Amidst Regulatory Storm

Another senior executive has stepped down from Binance’s ranks amidst its regulatory turbulence.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Vincent van Gogh carrying an souvenir NFT through Starry Night themed landscape.
NFTs
French Art Museum Unseals Van Gogh On-Chain Souvenir NFTs

Tezos blockchain to host Van Gogh’s color palette with the assistance of augmented reality and NFT technology.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Woman wearing VR glasses standing in front of a futuristic Paris.
Regulations
France Prepares for MiCA with Focus on 6 Key Areas

France has taken a step in preparation for MiCA.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Bee on a motorbike with a sign ''C ya, Wouldnt wanna bee ya. '' in Amsterdam.
Binance News
Binance Faces Regulatory Storm as France and Netherlands Pile on the Pressure

As Binance exits the Netherlands and Cyprus and faces an investigation in France, regulatory pressures reach a critical point.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lights around the Eiffel Tower suggesting the crypto friendly policies of france, over looked by a statue near by.
Regulations
OKX Stakes Europe Ambitions with Paris Base

Thanks to Macron’s crypto-friendly push, France is attracting a rising number of crypto firms, like the crypto exchange OKX.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
French lady wearing a VR headset to explore France's Metaverse.
NFTs
France’s Metaverse Experts Seek Alternative “French Strategy”

The French Government is seeking public input on the metaverse to shape its strategy and build alternatives.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
An old man wearing glasses with a mic near his mouth is holding a Bitcoin coin.
Regulations
France’s Villeroy Wants to Implement ‘Obligatory’ Crypto Licensing ‘as Soon as Possible’

The governor of the Bank of France said that the events of 2022 warrant stricter rules for crypto companies.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
lion crypto.com paris arc de triomph
Exchanges
Crypto.com to Commit €150 Million Investment to Operations in France

Popular cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com, has announced plans to support its market operations in France through a €150 million investment.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Emmanuel Macron Decentraland
NFTs
Macron Shows Up on Decentraland: First Presidential Speech in the Metaverse

On stage praised the exceptional strength of French entrepreneurs.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Regulations
France’s Privacy Watchdog: Google Analytics will be Made Illegal?

E.U. France's privacy regulators have ruled that using Google Analytics might breach E.U. privacy law.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp