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Bank of France Governor Demands Compulsory Licensing for Crypto Firms

François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Bank of France, wants to strengthen the regulatory standards for cryptocurrency businesses. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the head of France’s central bank has called for tighter licensing requirements for crypto-based firms in the country. His latest decision is a

January 6, 2023 2 mins read

Societe Generale-Forge Registers as Digital Asset Provider in France

The overall assets of Societe Generale make it the third-biggest French bank. Earlier this year in June, Societe Generale-Forge formed a partnership with Metaco. Societe Generale-Forge, the digital assets division of Societe General Group, has officially registered with the French financial authority, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). The overall

October 19, 2022 2 mins read

French Cops Use Twitter Crypto Spy To Nab NFT Suspects

According to reports, French police used research by pseudonymous blockchain analyst ZachXBT. To prosecute five persons for stealing $2.5 million in Non Fungible tokens (NFTs) via online fraud. In an AFP story posted by Barron’s on Oct. 12, the suspect fraudsters create a website that tried to portray a service

October 13, 2022 2 mins read

Crypto.com Acquires French Regulatory Approval

Crypto.com has been registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider by the AMF in France. Customers in France will be able to access a range of goods and services from the exchange. Crypto.com, the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform has recently announced that it has been registered by the Autorité des

September 28, 2022 1 min read

French Authorities Grant Crypto.com Regulatory License to Offer Services

After receiving approval from the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency platform, Crypto.com, announced today that it has been registered in France as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). To acquire regulatory permission, Crypto.com underwent a comprehensive

September 28, 2022 2 mins read

French Bank Societe Generale Forays Into Crypto Sector

Arquant Capital SAS has already launched its new banking service. The bank will market the service under the moniker “Finance Innovation.” According to a statement released on Wednesday, French Bank Societe Generale, the third largest French bank by market cap is entering the cryptocurrency fund industry in response to rising

September 22, 2022 1 min read

France Bans Formula 1 Crypto Ads

F1 teams asked to remove crypto ads, and decals for the French Grand Prix.  All teams adhere to the regulations of France. Crypto.com , the global F1 partner, also refrains from using their name in the French Grand Prix. With the start of the French Grand Prix, numerous Formula 1

July 27, 2022 2 mins read

BNP Paribas Replacing Fiat Security Assets with Cryptos

BNP Paribas  entering the custody space for crypto. Currently, the French bank has $13 trillion in assets . BNP Paribas (BNP), a  French Bank, is going to start offering custodial services for Bitcoin and other digital assets. Over $13 trillion in assets are managed by the bank’s assets custodian, BNP

July 20, 2022 1 min read

Paris Olympic 2024 To Witness Blockchain-based Ticketing System

Last week, the Prime Minister’s office received a 30-page study. A rotating QR code may also be used to register the ticket. In preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the French Olympic Committee plans to use a blockchain ticketing system. The committee intends to provide fans with a

June 15, 2022 2 mins read

Binance Gets Green Signal on Approval to Operate in France

Binance will be recognized as Europe’s first digital asset service provider. CZ also thanked AMF and ACPR for the smooth procedure. As a virtual assets service provider, Binance, a worldwide cryptocurrency exchange, has been given the green light in France. An official from France’s capital market watchdog, the AMF, has

May 5, 2022 2 mins read
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