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Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering
Binance is suspected of illegally providing digital asset services to local customers, and implementing poor money laundering checks, the Paris public prosecutor told CoinDesk...
Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
By Sandali HandagamaJack Schickler
Jun 16, 2023 at 10:42 a.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2023
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The French Senate favors lighter restrictions on crypto influencers (jlxp/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
French Lawmakers Strike Softer Deal on Crypto Influencer Law
A final compromise appears to allow registered crypto firms to advertise through social media influencers, potentially easing industry fears.
The French Senate favors lighter restrictions on crypto influencers (jlxp/Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
May 25, 2023 at 2:28 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2023
RegulationsFranceInfluencersSocial Media
(Sorare)
Web3
Web3
Sorare Carves Out Unique Entry Method for France Due to NFT Regulations
The Web3 fantasy sports game is collaborating with the French National Gaming Authority to create a framework for France-based players who face a tighter regulatory regime.
(Sorare)
By Cam Thompson
May 23, 2023 at 3:56 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2023
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The Financial Markets Authority in Paris, France (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Finance
Okx
Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval.
The Financial Markets Authority in Paris, France (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
May 23, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
May 23, 2023
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French Regulator Says Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome’
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French Regulator Says Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome’
100-odd crypto companies fleeing U.S. regulatory uncertainty are "welcome" in France and could be registered in the country as the just-agreed MiCA EU crypto legislation beds...
French Regulator Says Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome’
By CoinDesk Staff
May 17, 2023 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2023
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The French Senate favors lighter restrictions on crypto influencers (jlxp/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
Allow Influencers to Promote Registered Crypto Firms, French Senators Say
Lawmakers in the French National Assembly are seeking to effectively ban social media crypto promotions, but a key Senate committee appears to favor lighter restrictions.
The French Senate favors lighter restrictions on crypto influencers (jlxp/Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
May 3, 2023 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
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Bitcoin has been declining since it hit $30,000 last week. (Andriy Onufriyenko/GettyImages)
Markets
First mover
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 24, 2023.
Bitcoin has been declining since it hit $30,000 last week. (Andriy Onufriyenko/GettyImages)
By Lyllah LedesmaOmkar Godbole
Apr 24, 2023 at 12:14 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2023
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France will align its domestic set of crypto rules with the EU's MiCA (Pierre Blaché/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents After MiCA's Passage
European Union countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.
France will align its domestic set of crypto rules with the EU's MiCA (Pierre Blaché/Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
Apr 24, 2023 at 8:16 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2023
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Finance
Société générale
Societe Generale's Crypto Division Introduces Euro Stablecoin on Ethereum
EURCV will be offered to institutional clients as a means of bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and digital assets.
(Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Apr 20, 2023 at 9:06 a.m. UTC
Apr 20, 2023
Société GénéraleStablecoinEuroFrance
The Sandbox Co-Founder Addresses AI's Impact on the Metaverse
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Cdtv
The Sandbox Co-Founder Addresses AI's Impact on the Metaverse
Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, joins "First Mover" to discuss the benefits and possible risks of artificial intelligence in the metaverse. Plus, Borget's...
The Sandbox Co-Founder Addresses AI's Impact on the Metaverse
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 13, 2023 at 3:09 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2023
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