Search
France charges 25 over crypto kidnapping spree in Paris
1.6.2025
French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large
Football Powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain Confirms Club Added Bitcoin to Balance Sheet in 2024
30.5.2025
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) holds bitcoin on its balance sheet and is actively supporting the Bitcoin ecosystem through its PSG Labs initiative, club executive Pär Helgosson announced at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. Paris Saint-Germain Reveals Bitcoin Treasury Allocation, Backs Ecosystem...
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
15.5.2025
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them
Chainalysis CEO offers a clue into the recent spate of Paris crypto attacks
15.5.2025
Some criminal organizations are yet to receive the memo — crypto is traceable — and could explain the recent string of crypto-related kidnappings, says Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin. Law enforcement has been increasingly successful at tracing stolen funds and crypto ransom...
Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris
14.5.2025
Disclaimer: This article contains a video that may be disturbing for some readers.A brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was foiled after the daughter and passersby reportedly fought off the kidnappers.Three...
Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris
14.5.2025
Disclaimer: This article contains a video that may be disturbing for some readers.A brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was foiled after the daughter and passersby reportedly fought off the kidnappers.Three...
Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris
14.5.2025
Disclaimer: This article contains a video that may be disturbing for some readers.A brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was foiled after the daughter and passersby reportedly fought off the kidnappers.Three...
Masked Men Target Cryptocurrency Heiress in Brazen Paris Abduction Bid
13.5.2025
The daughter of a prominent cryptocurrency executive narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping by masked assailants in central Paris on Tuesday morning, with police linking the incident to organized crime. Paris Anti-Gang Unit Probes Daylight Abduction Attempt Linked to Crypto Industry...
Real estate not the best asset for RWA tokenization — Michael Sonnenshein
9.4.2025
As more institutions explore blockchain-based finance, some industry leaders say tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) may surpass $30 trillion by the 2030s. Others are casting doubt on that projection.In June 2024, Standard Chartered Bank and Synpulse predicted that RWAs may reach over $30 trillion...
BlackRock to List Bitcoin ETP in Europe in First Crypto Foray Outside U.S.
25.3.2025
BlackRock's IBIT is by far the largest of the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs listed in the U.S., with net assets of over $50 billion
Bitwise Debuts Bitcoin and Gold ETP in Europe
6.3.2025
The Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP (BTCG), which commenced trading on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam on Thursday, replicates the Diaman Bitcoin and Gold Index
Remembering Viktor Antonov, Beloved Artist Behind Half-Life 2 And Dishonored
24.2.2025
It was announced earlier this week that video game artist Viktor Antonov had died at the unreasonably young age of 52. With stints working at big-name studios like Valve and Arkane, Antonov’s work was a key part of some of the most loved games of all time. It was his unmistakable style that defined...
Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping Highlights Threat of Crypto Robberies
24.1.2025
David Balland and his wife were rescued in a police operation involving elite units, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said
Ex-Paradigm investor raises $75M for new frontier-tech venture firm
13.12.2024
Former Paradigm investment partner Casey Caruso’s Topology has been backed by Andreessen Horowitz’s executives, an OpenAI founder and even Paris Hilton
Ex-Paradigm investor raises $75M for new frontier-tech venture firm
13.12.2024
Former Paradigm investment partner Casey Caruso’s Topology was backed by Andreessen Horowitz executives, an OpenAI founder and Paris Hilton
Telegram founder Pavel Durov questioned in Paris court for first time: Report
7.12.2024
Durov said that he “trusts the French justice” system but refused to elaborate on the legal proceedings
Pavel Durov Speaks Out Following Paris Arrest Over Telegram’s Legal Issues
7.9.2024
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has...
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
30.8.2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were...
Russia Warns France Against Political Moves in Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Case
30.8.2024
The Russian government has warned France that pursuing criminal charges against Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, could be considered “political persecution.” Durov, a Russian-born French citizen, was detained in Paris for allegedly failing to control illegal content on...
France Charges Telegram’s Pavel Durov, Sets Bail at €5 Million
28.8.2024
Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, is still in hot water in France, facing multiple criminal charges linked to activities on his messaging platform. The French court reportedly set his bail at €5 million, and he’s now prohibited from leaving the country. French Authorities Charge Telegram...