The New York State Department of Financial Services and its French regulatory counterpart will work to “ease the entry” for fintech innovators into their respective markets.
French Renewable Energy Provider Wins Regulator’s Approval for €10M Token Sale
Renewables provider WPO has been granted an “ICO visa” from the French financial markets regulator.
Power Ledger Inks Deal to Allow French Consumers to Customize Green Energy Mix
The Australian firm is breaking into the European market with a new partnership that enhances the tracking and certification of green energy.
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.
French Financial Regulator Suggests Europe-Wide 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe: Report
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to “monetary sovereignty.”
G7 Forming Task Force in Response Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency.
DeepDotWeb Defendants Used Bitcoin to Hide Criminal Proceeds, Say Feds
U.S. authorities formally charged the moderators of DeepDotWeb with money laundering using bitcoin and other crimes.
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.
IBM Scores Nationwide Blockchain Deal With France’s Commercial Court Clerks
Court clerks across France will soon be recording changes in companies’ legal status on a Hyperledger blockchain built by IBM.
French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at ‘Vanguard’ of Innovation
Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to benefit agriculture and consumers.
French Tobacco Retailers to Sell Bitcoin From January
Tobacconists in France are reportedly going to be selling bitcoin vouchers to the public from New Year.