France

Highlights: France has reported three violent attacks on crypto professionals this year, raising concerns. The Interior Ministry introduced new protection plans for executives and their families. Crypto professionals now get emergency access and law enforcement briefings. After a sharp rise […]

Highlights: Bybit was officially removed from the AMF blacklist after two years of regulatory compliance efforts.  The exchange plans to secure a MiCA license for legal EU operations. Other major exchanges are rushing to comply with MiCA for European expansion. […]

Highlights: BPCE Group’s Hexarq gains regulatory approval for digital asset services in France.   Services include crypto custody, trading, and investment options by 2025.   Hexarq will integrate with BPCE’s Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne networks.   BPCE Group of France, the second-largest […]

Highlights: Bybit will halt digital asset withdrawals in France starting January 8, 2025, due to regulatory issues. Unclaimed assets exceeding 10 USDC will be transferred to Coinhouse after January 8 for French users. Bybit confirms no fees for converting assets […]

Highlights: Gemini launches in France, offering crypto trading and custody ahead of EU’s MiCA regulations in 2024. MiCA will allow crypto firms like Gemini to operate across all EU nations with a single regulatory approval. MiCA rules will ensure transparency […]

Highlights: France’s fraud trial involves a €28M crypto scam affecting 1,300 victims. Football clubs targeted in France’s multi-million crypto fraud case. 22 defendants face charges in France over cross-border crypto fraud. A major fraud trial involving cryptocurrency and diamond investments […]

Highlights: Macron claims ignorance of Durov’s visit, distancing his role from the arrest and legal proceedings. Global tech leaders criticize France’s actions, fearing implications for freedom of expression and digital rights. Durov faces severe legal challenges in France, including strict […]

Highlights: Telegram criticizes French actions after Pavel Durov’s detention at Paris airport. Russia accuses France of hostility and demands consular access for Durov. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski exits Europe, citing France’s arrest of Telegram’s CEO as a threat. Telegram raised […]

Highlights: Toncoin’s price dropped over 20% following the arrest of Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov. Charges include terrorism and fraud tied to Telegram’s inadequate content moderation. TON issued a statement assuring the community remains strong despite the recent legal turmoil. Toncoin’s […]