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Circle Secures Conditional DASP Registration and Appoints Head of French Operations

Circle progresses toward MiCA compliance and announces the appointment of Coralie Billmann to lead operations in France PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC and EURC, has today announced receipt of a conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (‘DASP’, or ‘Prestataire de Service

December 21, 2023 3 mins read

French Authorities Visit Worldcoin’s Office Amid Data Privacy Concerns

According to Reuters, the Worldcoin’s headquarters in France’s capital city has been subject to “checks” by the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL). These occur at a time when regulatory pressure is mounting throughout the world on the crypto project. CNIL is an independent French government agency responsible for

September 3, 2023 1 min read

French Authorities Investigate Worldcoin Over Biometric Data Acquisition

Worldcoin (WLD), a digital identity-based cryptocurrency project created by ChatGPT co-founder Sam Altman, is apparently under investigation by French authorities. Concerns about the Worldcoin project’s acquisition of biometric data have prompted the investigation. Worldcoin’s long-term goal is to develop an individual-empowerment-focused digital identification platform based on biometric data, including iris

July 28, 2023 2 mins read

KuCoin’s France Cryptoverse Report Unveiled: Gen Z Crypto Investors Powering French Crypto Market, 40% Entered in Just 6 Months

VICTORIA, Seychelles–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#blockchain–KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled its 12th “Into the Cryptoverse” report, “Understanding Crypto Users In France.” The report uncovers the significant role of Gen Z investors in shaping the future of the French crypto market; approximately 40% of Gen Z crypto investors entered the crypto

July 21, 2023 4 mins read

NFT Rug Pull Animoon Being Investigated by French Authorities

The NFT world has recently witnessed a major fraudulent case. Animoon, an NFT project that claimed to be a feature-rich play-to-earn (P2E) game, is now under scrutiny following allegations of fraudulent activities. ZachXBT, infamous stealth, has detected Animoon rug pull. He revealed that the project’s founders, operating under the aliases

June 23, 2023 2 mins read

World Music Day Sensation: KuCoin and French Rapper Naps Merge Crypto and Rap Culture with Viral Smash “C’est carré le S,” Attracting 7.5 Million Views

French Rapper Naps’ MV Showcases Crypto Exchange KuCoin – A Game-Changing Partnership Elevating Crypto from Geek to Mass Adoption in Pop Music! VICTORIA, Seychelles–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In honor of World Music Day on June 21st, we celebrate the powerful alliance between cryptocurrency and rap culture, as demonstrated by the collaboration between KuCoin,

June 21, 2023 5 mins read

Binance CEO CZ Calls Recent French Probe Regular Procedures

Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, is now experiencing regulatory uncertainties and legal problems on a global scale. Lately, the Paris prosecutor’s office has allegedly opened an inquiry into the cryptocurrency exchange, prompting a response from the exchange. The Paris prosecutor’s office has announced that Binance is being

June 16, 2023 2 mins read

Binance is Under Money Laundering Probe by French Authorities

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is encountering a series of challenges and increased legal scrutiny. Following a lawsuit in the United States and a license denial in the Netherlands, the exchange is now under investigation by French authorities for “aggravated money laundering.” This latest occurrence adds to the mounting

June 16, 2023 1 min read

French Officials Raid 5 Prominent Banks Over $100B Alleged Fraud

An investigation into a €100 billion scam reportedly led French police to raid five large banks, according to a report from Deutsche Welle (DW) on Tuesday. The investigation was also linked to a possible money laundering case that involved the governments of Germany and France. The searches have been conducted

March 29, 2023 1 min read