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Finance
France
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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By Nate DiCamillo
Apr 6, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2020
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The AMF's legal analysis found that existing EU markets regulations would stifle any promising blockchain enterprise. (Credit: Bruno Bleu / Shutterstock)
Policy
France
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.
The AMF's legal analysis found that existing EU markets regulations would stifle any promising blockchain enterprise. (Credit: Bruno Bleu / Shutterstock)
By Danny Nelson
Mar 12, 2020 at 8:10 a.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2020
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Alexander Vinnik
Policy
Crime
France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition
French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.
Alexander Vinnik
By Paddy Baker
Jan 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2020
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Alexander Vinnik being escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece in 2017 (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)
Markets
Greece
Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling
Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.
Alexander Vinnik being escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece in 2017 (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)
By Paddy Baker
Jan 23, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 23, 2020
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Alexander Vinnik
Markets
Crime
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports
Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.
Alexander Vinnik
By Daniel Palmer
Dec 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
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Policy
France
French Financial Watchdog Approves First ICO Under New 'Visa' Scheme
The approved ICO issuer can now legally market and host their sale until the beginning of June 2020.
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By Paddy Baker
Dec 20, 2019 at 2:01 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
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Finance
France
France's New 'Napoleon Bitcoin Fund' Is Tied to CME's Cash-Settled Futures
French asset management firm Napoleon AM has launched a new fund tied to CME's cash-settled bitcoin futures.
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By Danny Nelson
Dec 11, 2019 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2019
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The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
Policy
France
French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
By Danny Nelson
Nov 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2019
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The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
Markets
France
French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program
Banque de France is seeking a blockchain analyst who will help the bank define a program for implementing digital currency.
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
By Nate DiCamillo
Nov 11, 2019 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2019
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Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister
Markets
Europe
France's Le Maire Attacks Facebook's 'Political' Ambitions With Libra
The French finance minister has said Libra is an "unacceptable" challenge to state sovereignty and suggested political motives behind the project.
Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister
By William Foxley
Oct 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2019
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