One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says
Marielle Cohen-Branche also warned of a loophole for complaints about unregistered crypto firms.
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Coinhouse Wins First Crypto License From French Regulator
Coinhouse's new status with the Financial Markets Authority should help the firm get banking services in France and bigger institutional clients.
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Apr 6, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
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French Financial Regulator Suggests Europewide Security Token Sandbox
France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation.
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Mar 12, 2020 at 8:10 a.m. UTC
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France's Financial Watchdog Proposes 'Voluntary' Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements.
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Jul 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
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Banks Can't Snub Crypto Startups Thanks to France's New Blockchain Law
France's wide-ranging new blockchain law aims to solve a longstanding problem for crypto startups: banking, or lack thereof.
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Apr 25, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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French Regulator Blacklists 15 Crypto Investment Websites
The Autorite des Marches Financiers has extended its blacklist of non-compliant investment companies to include crypto businesses.
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Mar 15, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
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French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads
France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.
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Feb 22, 2018 at 11:10 p.m. UTC
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PlexCoin Founder Gets Jail Time, Fine on Contempt Charge
U.S. and Canadian authorities appear determined to make an example of an ICO believed to have raised $15 million.
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Dec 11, 2017 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
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French Regulator Launches 'UNICORN' ICO Support Project
France's top finance regulator is moving to support early-stage ICOs as it develops new rules around the tech.
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Oct 26, 2017 at 3:09 p.m. UTC
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