Google expands AI development with new hub in France
As competition in the global AI sector heats up, Google moves to expand its ambitions in France, confirming plans to set up a research hub and boost collaboration with the French government.
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France leading the world in IPv6 adoption, is blockchain next?
As France progresses with its IPv6 adoption, the IPv6 Forum is holding an annual workshop to get more people to accelerate IPv6 adoption and incorporate the tech with a scalable blockchain.
AI regulation on top of Italy’s priority list as it takes on G7 presidency
Italy, as the new G7 president, prioritizes AI regulation for industry innovation, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planning a dedicated session before the G7 summit to establish cohesive regulations.
French banking giant Société Générale launches euro-backed stablecoin
EUR CoinVertible was listed on Bitstamp this week, making Société Générale the first regulated banking institution to issue its stablecoin to the masses.
Immediate Connect: French financial regulators caution against investment scam
AMF warns against Immediate Connect urging caution and verification as it joins the blacklist, emphasizing the risks in foreign exchange or digital currency investments.
CBDCs must support tokenized assets, or stablecoins will take over: French central bank
Banque de France says cross-border payments must be at the heart of CBDC development while touting blockchain tokenization as the future of asset management.
NVIDIA offices raided by French antitrust authorities over suspected unfair practices
French authorities are examining NVIDIA in connection with potential anticompetitive practices in the graphics card sector, highlighting concerns over the company's dominant position in the GPU market.
France introduces new certificate for influencers in finance, ‘crypto’
Two French regulators have teamed up to launch the Responsible Influence Certificate, which requires its holders to reveal if they have been paid for ads.
Worldcoin office in Paris searched as global regulatory pressure increases
French data watchdog CNIL conducts onsite checks at Worldcoin's Paris office, aiming to assess the company's internal data handling procedures, adding to the project's ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
UK, France and Germany all crack down on Worldcoin
In the U.K., the Information Commissioner's Office is investigating WorldCoin over its data handling and processing, while Germany and France deem its data collection process questionable.
Banque de France outlines 3 potential models for wholesale CBDC in new report
In its second CBDC report, Banque de France lays out three wholesale models prioritizing interoperability over other frameworks with cross-border settlements as a top objective.
Societe Generale ‘crypto’ division secures France’s first digital asset license
While being granted France's first-ever DASP license brings SG Forge closer to launching its stablecoin, it remains unclear whether it would open doors for other firms to receive permits from the AMF.