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French Data Watchdog Conducts 'Inspections' at Worldcoin's Office in Paris
1.9.2023
France's data watchdog, CNIL, made an unannounced visit to the office of Worldcoin in Paris this week, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the cryptocurrency project's controversial privacy practices.
The surprise inspection took place at Worldcoin's Orb center, a facility where individuals'...
Bitcoin gains traction in West Africa with educational drive
24.8.2023
As anti-French sentiment rides high in West Africa, Bitique opens its doors, the “Bitcoin Mastermind” conference beckons and more nodes come online to verify the Bitcoin blockchain
French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
13.8.2023
France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses offering certain services for digital assets like...
France Amends Crypto Regulatory Framework In Line With MiCA Licensing Rules
10.8.2023
France’s financial regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has announced key amendments to its digital asset regulatory regime in light of the Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.
The new amendments will come into effect from Jan 1 2024 and would affect both its General Regulation...
Today in Crypto: India's Central Bank Proposes AI-powered Conversational Payments System, India Wants to Utilize Crypto to Digitally Sign Documents, UK Recruiting For CBDC Academic Advisory Group
10.8.2023
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France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA
10.8.2023
The amendments will become obligatory by January 1, 2024 and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration
Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe
10.8.2023
Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others
France Steps Closer to Implementing MiCA for Crypto Firms
10.8.2023
The country's financial regulator AMF has "enhanced" registration requirements for digital asset service providers set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024
Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process
4.8.2023
On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’...
Agence France-Presse sues Elon Musk and X/Twitter over compensation for news
3.8.2023
If the suit is successful, X/Twitter would have to turn over data in order for AFP to determine how much compensation it will seek
Today in Crypto: Binance Denies Reports of Its Activities in China, Coinbase is Looking Into Adding Bitcoin Lightning Network, OKX Launches Account Abstraction Feature, Hyundai & Kia Partner With Hedera
2.8.2023
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Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Expands European Foray With Registration in France
2.8.2023
The registration, which follows last year's approval in Italy, is "a significant milestone" for its European expansion plans, Hex Trust said
Bavaria’s Data Protection Office Launches Probe Into Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Data Practices
1.8.2023
Bavaria’s State Office for Data Protection Supervision (DPS) has initiated an inquiry into the Worldcoin project and its data collection techniques, as disclosed in a Reuters report on Monday. This comes shortly after similar investigations by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection...
Our Favorite Cosplay From Japan Expo 2023 (Which Is In France)
28.7.2023
Our around-the-world cosplay appreciation trip has taken us to London, Germany, Melbourne, and San Diego, and now we’re going to Paris for Japan Expo 2023. The massive convention, which ran from July 13 to July 16 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in Paris, France, always provides...
French privacy watchdog questions Worldcoin's data collection method: Report
28.7.2023
The French data protection agency CNIL said that it finds the legality of Worldcoin’s collection methods “questionable” as are its conditions for storing the data
Why France Is Emerging as a European Crypto Hub
26.7.2023
DeFi Project Atlendis Secures $1 Million Loan from French National Bank BPI and Demonstrates Compliance with PSAN License
26.7.2023
French DeFi project Atlendis hit two major milestones as it secured a €1 million loan ($1,108,055.00) from the French public investment bank along with obtaining a crypto services provider license.
Atlantis obtained PSAN, committing to complying with France’s crypto regulations and aligning with...
Worldcoin Officially Launches, Announces Orb Rollout Expansion in More Than 35 Cities
25.7.2023
Worldcoin, the decentralized biometric ID protocol, has officially launched, allowing users to reserve their share of WLD, the incentives-driven token of the protocol, that will be granted when confirming one’s identity using a biometric device called the “Orb.” In addition...
Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show
21.7.2023
The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday
SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France
20.7.2023
French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web 3 gaming rules