FRANCE
France Charges 88 in Crackdown on Crypto Wrench Attacks
French authorities charge 88 individuals, including minors, for violent crypto wrench attacks; 75 suspects are in pretrial detention as investigations continue.
Telegram Founder Links Tax Data Leaks to Crypto Kidnappings in France
Pavel Durov claims leaked tax data is fueling a surge in crypto-related kidnappings in France, with authorities now reporting one case every 2.5 days.
Gunman Targets Crypto Investor in France Amid Surge in Wrench Attacks
A gunman posing as a courier attacked a crypto investor in France, underscoring a rise in violent 'wrench attacks' targeting digital asset holders.
France Enhances AI Capabilities with NVIDIA's Advanced Infrastructure
France strengthens its AI strategy with NVIDIA's support, fostering innovation across industries and establishing itself as a leader in sustainable AI technologies.
France Levies 250M Euros Fine on Google for Unauthorized Media Content Use
France's Autorité de la Concurrence imposes a €250 million fine on Google for illicit use of media content in AI services, stirring debates on intellectual property rights.
Binance Launches In-Store Crypto Payment Solution with Ingenico
In Q2 2023, a crypto-to-fiat solution for fiat payments will pilot for retailers.
Binance Launches Tax Reporting Tool to Help Users Comply with Local regulations
Binance Tax is offered to Binance.com customers in France and Canada, with more territories to come.
Crypto.com Injects $150M for its New France Ecosystem Development
Crypto.com to inject the sum of $150 million as it looks to build out its headquarters in France
Ripple Rolls Out On-Demand Liquidity Solutions in Sweden and France
To render seamless and real-time cross-border payments, Ripple, a leader in blockchain and crypto enterprise solutions, has established On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solutions in France and Sweden.
Crypto.Com Wins Registration Approval in France
Crypto.com has additional registrations and licenses in France expanding its footprints in Europe after Italy, the UK, and Greece.
Crypto Giant Binance Obtains First Global Regulatory Approval Operation from French
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrencies exchange, has been approved by the French regulatory agency, the first country to allow the exchange to legally operate trading globally.
Binance to Step up Investment in France by up to $113M
Binance is cooperating with the French financial technology industry group to invest 100 million euros, which equals $113 million to support the development of the French blockchain industry and cryptocurrency.
France Central Commission Proceeds CBDC-Backed Treasury Bond Trials
The Central Bank of France commissioned a trial involving the settlement of treasury bonds by using Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
French Central Bank Succeeds in CBDC Experiment in the Issuance of a Government Bond
The Banque de France or Bank of France, the central bank of France, has prospered in undertaking an experiment on using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to issue a French government bond.
French Finance Minister Praises Blockchain, but Condemns Cryptocurrency
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has once again made his stance on crypto clear – he is critical of it and does not support it.