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France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe: Report
12.9.2019
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to "monetary sovereignty."
France Says It’ll Block Facebook’s Libra Development in Europe: Report
12.9.2019
France says it will block the development of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe
Domino’s Pizza Surprises Customers With Competition Rewarding €100,000 Bitcoin Prize
11.9.2019
Pizzas are a blessing for the humankind, and when this blessing comes clubbed with a whopping amount of Bitcoin Prize, it is indeed like a cherry on the cake. Domino’s France surprised its fans by coming up with an exciting offer to win a handsome amount of hard cash or digital currency....
Domino's Pizza Launches $100K Bitcoin Prize Competition in France
11.9.2019
Domino's Pizza France launches ordering competition with a prize of $110,000 in Bitcoin or euro
Jaguar Uses Iota in Proof-of-Concept Demo for Tracing Car Energy
31.8.2019
Jaguar’s I-Pace will use Iota tech as part of a DLT-backed energy tracing demo
French Police Shut Down 850,000 Computer Botnet Used for Cryptojacking
28.8.2019
French police have neutralized a botnet, which was used in part for illicit XRM mining
World's 3rd Richest Man Denies Involvement in Belgian Crypto Firm
28.8.2019
Bernard Arnault, the world’s third richest man, denied reports that he was involved with a cryptocurrency trading firm in Belgium
Crypto Exchange Rokkex Incorporates Ledger Vault to Improve Security
20.8.2019
Ledger to provide its asset management system to Estonian cybersecurity-focused crypto exchange Rokkex
Researchers Find Monero Mining Malware That Hides From Task Manager
15.8.2019
A cybersecurity company has found an XRM cryptojacker that will temporarily shut down mining if a device user opens Task Manager
Three of the World’s Biggest Tech Companies to Testify Against French Digital Tax in US
14.8.2019
Over the past two decades, some of the biggest tech companies in the world originated in the United States, but it was not long before those companies expanded into the rest of the world. As long as those companies operating in the United States, they were governed by tax laws in their native...
EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
13.8.2019
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. The measures stem from the obligation of member...
BTC-e’s Vinnik Case Drags on as New Accusations Continue Emerging
9.8.2019
The U.S. has filed a new indictment in an ongoing tug-of-war with Russia over the fate of the accused BTC-e operator
SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries
5.8.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing...
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
20.7.2019
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue...
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
17.7.2019
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements
Crypto Mom Warns of US Inaction as France Unveils ICO 'Talks'
17.7.2019
A commissioner at a top American regulator says that the country’s financial system’s reluctance to provide firm cryptocurrency guidelines is dangerous, and could lead to the United States falling behind other more pro-active nations. Meanwhile, France may be already attempting to steal a march...
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
French Regulators Notice Uptick In Crypto-Related Complaints
3.7.2019
French financial authorities have observed an uptick in cryptocurrency-related complaints from investors
Goldman Sachs ‘Looking at Potential’ of Creating Virtual Currency, CEO Reveals
28.6.2019
Goldman Sachs is performing “extensive research” on tokenization, chief executive David Solomon has revealed
French Central Bank: Facebook’s Libra May Need Banking License
25.6.2019
Facebook’s Libra must comply with anti-money laundering regulation and needs banking licenses, according to the Bank of France Governor