France new rules open opportunities for crypto firms to be licensed
France has implemented new rules which will see crypto firms report to the regulator on their security practices, AML guidelines, data protection and more.
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BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik extradited to France, Russia unhappy
Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik is to be extradited to France after 17 months of detention in Greece. The Russian government is very displeased.
This week in tech: CBDC race is on, KT launches blockchain project
France is keen on launching the first CBDC ahead of China, as giants such a KT Corporation, Microsoft and China Mobile launched blockchain projects.
France to test digital currency in Q1 2020
France intends to test its central bank digital currency in the first quarter of 2020, intending to become the first in Europe to do so.
This week in tech: Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Afghanistan, Germany turn to blockchain
Saudi and UAE to launch CBDC, Afghan using blockchain in healthcare, HSBC and Bank of New York launch blockchain projects and more.
Crypto payments coming to 25,000 French retailers in 2020
Consumers in France are reportedly set to enjoy a boom in cryptocurrency support, following the announcement of plans for 25,000 retail points of sale to onboard crypto payments in 2020.
Crypto tax in France will not cover crypto-to-crypto transactions
Crypto-to-crypto transactions will not be liable to tax in France, according to the country’s Finance Minister.
Facebook Libra is not welcome in Europe, if France gets its way
Criticizing what he called the “privatisation of money,” French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Facebook Libra’s risks were too many and severe to be tolerated by regulators in the European Union.
Domino’s Pizza launches six-figure crypto competition in France
Domino’s Pizza has launched a competition to celebrate its anniversary and is putting up €100,000 in Bitcoin Core and other prizes.
France shuts down Monero cryptojacking botnet
To spread the virus, the cybercriminals sent emails promising easy money or erotic pictures.
France regulator unveils proposals for voluntary regulation of crypto
The Financial Markets Authority is reportedly planning to launch an experimental framework for crypto regulation this month.
Crypto-friendly France sees an uptick in crypto claims
The number of claims about crypto assets in France has increased substantially since July of last year, according to report.