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France's top modern art museum to display CryptoPunks, Autoglyphs NFTs
11.2.2023
A new exhibition targeting the intersection of art and blockchain will open this spring at the Centre Pompidou, home of the first collection of modern art in Europe
Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko Arrested in Russia, Report
9.2.2023
Russian authorities have reportedly arrested the second co-founder of seized cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato. The man, who recently promised to restore the platform’s operations from Russia, was detained at the request of Interpol and may face extradition to France. Another Co-Founder...
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Registers in France
8.2.2023
The exchange joins Binance, Bitpanda and Société Générale in securing recognition from one of the most sophisticated regimes in the EU
Binance launches Binance Tax in France
7.2.2023
Binance offers a huge relief to crypto traders, especially day traders who deal with thousands of transactions every year. The launch of Binance Tax in France gives customers a tool to calculate their crypto tax liabilities with absolute convenience. The aim is to streamline tax reporting...
Today in Crypto: Bitget to Direct ₺1M to Help Turkey Earthquake Victims, UK Sets Prison Punishment for Breach of New Crypto Ad Regime, Interpol Wants to Police Metaverse
6.2.2023
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Binance Tax launched to prepare crypto users for the tax season
6.2.2023
The new tool helps users access tax details aligning with their crypto activity to help report information during the upcoming tax season
The world must take a 'collective action' approach to regulations – suggests India’s Finance Minister
4.2.2023
Nirmala Sitharaman hopes that finance ministers and central bank governors will be able to agree on crypto regulations in the G-20 meeting in Bengaluru later this month
Bitzlato to Restore Operations and Withdrawals From Russia, Co-founder Vows
2.2.2023
Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, seized by Western law enforcement, plans to relaunch and permit partial withdrawals, a co-founder announced. Members of the trading platform’s team also intend to relocate the business to the Russian Federation. Co-Founder Says Exchange Will...
Today in Crypto: Digital Surge Saved from Bankruptcy Following FTX Collapse, Circle Blames US SEC for Failed Merger, Celsius Mulling Issuance of a New Token
25.1.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Digital Surge Saved from Bankruptcy Following FTX Collapse, Circle Blames US SEC for Failed Merger...
Davos 2023: Banking Panel Reinforces the Need for Crypto Regulation
20.1.2023
A group of global banking experts hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) convened about the need for global crypto regulation, including stablecoins and unbacked crypto assets. The panel agreed there must be at least some kind of base regulation for these assets and bank-equivalent regulation...
Bitzlato Exchange Busted as US Deals ‘Blow to Crypto Crime,’ Arrests Owner
19.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, better known to the Russian-speaking segment of the market, has been taken down as part of an “international cryptocurrency enforcement action,” the U.S. Justice Department announced. The Russian owner of the platform has been arrested for his role...
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
8.1.2023
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the past year. Licensing Should Replace Registration...
French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws
6.1.2023
The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."
Central Bank Gold Demand Rose at the Fastest Pace in 55 Years, Analyst Says Silver Could Outperform Gold in 2023
30.12.2022
According to a myriad of reports, the People’s Republic of China has been buying hoards of gold during the last year. Consequently, World Gold Council (WGC) statistics show the demand for gold by central banks has risen at the fastest pace in 55 years. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo’s head...
French investors sued Binance for over 2.4 million euros in losses
25.12.2022
Binance France and Binance Holdings Limited are being sued over alleged misleading commercial practices and fraudulent concealment
French Financial Regulators Blacklist Crypto Trading Websites
22.12.2022
France’s top financial regulators have added the crypto trading websites 24cryptoforextrading.net, silveriz.fr, and cryptoneyx.io to a blacklist of firms operating in France “without proper authorization.”
The list is co-curated by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), France’s stock market...
French regulator AMF blacklists only two crypto websites in the whole year
21.12.2022
The AMF and ACPR have blacklisted only two crypto-related websites amid the bear market of 2022 versus 24 such websites last year
Streamer xQc Put $500,000 On France To Win The World Cup, Womp
18.12.2022
Like a lot of other people around the world, streamer xQc put a bet on the World Cup final earlier tonight. Unlike a lot of other people, however, he threw down half a million dollars, then publicly bragged about it before kick-off.Read more
France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses
15.12.2022
French Parliament will discuss the amendment, canceling the favorable treatment of crypto companies, in January 2023
French Police Catch ‘Crypto Scammers’ Who Lured Victims with ‘Suitcases’ of ‘Cash’
12.12.2022
Source: Maksym Dykha/Adobe
French prosecutors say they have shut down two crypto scammers who used “suitcases” full of counterfeit cash to trick crypto investors into handing over tens of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin (BTC), USD coin (USDC), and ethereum (ETH).
France Blue reported that...