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Coinbase Approved as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France
The third-largest crypto exchange has said it wants to become regulated in countries with clear policies for the industry while it argues with the Securities and Exchange Commission for bespoke rules in the U.S.
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Conditionally Registered for Digital Asset Services in France
France has been encouraging crypto companies to set up shop within its borders and take advantage of the clearer industry regulation than in the U.S.
French startup Mistral AI closes $415M funding round
The French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI closed a funding round worth around $415 million as it strives to be the EU’s rival to OpenAI and accelerates the EU AI race.
Code Is Not (Always) Law
Sometimes, the law is the law, industry experts say.
Societe Generale-Backed Euro Stablecoin EURCV Starts Trading on Bitstamp
The listing marks the first time a euro stablecoin issued by a fully regulated bank is available on a cryptocurrency exchange.
Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum
The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for eligible green activities investments.
Crypto ownership in Canada slips in 2023, but average value of holdings rises
Only 34% of Canadians still believe that crypto “will play a key role in the future,” but the number of those able to give a basic definition of digital currencies has risen slightly.
Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’
Amnesty’s secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act.
Dutch exchange Bitvavo cleared to operate in France
The Dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo is slowly expanding its reach after gaining regulatory approval in Austria and France.
Crypto is second most popular investment asset in France: Survey
The survey was conducted at the request of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the spring of 2023.
Institute for blockchain and crypto research opens in France
The Institute of Crypto-Assets held a formal opening at the Léonard de Vinci center in the business district just outside of Paris.
G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report
The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology.
Binance France director resigns, adding to list of exits from crypto exchange
Stéphanie Cabossioras is at least the 10th senior executive to depart the crypto exchange this year.
French regulator sees DeFi as ‘disintermediated,’ not ‘decentralized’
The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution concluded its consultation on the regulation of DeFi.
Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot
The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.
CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank
The first deputy governor at Banque de France calls central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.“
France, Singapore and Switzerland test cross-border CBDCs
Project Mariana was developed under the aegis of the Bank for International Settlements.
Binance still struggling to find banking partner in France: Report
The local subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange has suggested that customers convert all their fiat currency on the exchange to crypto.
French telecom group invests millions in local AI industry
The French telecom group Iliad revealed it has purchased one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and plans to create an AI research lab in Paris, among other developments.