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French police arrest 2 people in connection to Platypus attack
25.2.2023
The French police have arrested two suspects and seized 210,000 euros worth of crypto in connection with the Platypus exploit
French Lawmaker Denies He Was Paid to Promote a Crypto Scam in National Assembly
22.2.2023
A French lawmaker has been accused of promoting limocoin swap (LMCSWAP), a “suspicious” African crypto project – but denies claims he was paid to talk up the coin in the National Assembly by lobbyists.
The claims were the latest to come from the newspapers Le Monde and MediaPart’s investigations...
French Court Jails 50-year-old International Crypto Scammer for Four Years
15.2.2023
The 50-year-old mastermind of a “vast” and “international” French crypto scam that duped at least 14 victims out of over $375,000 has been sentenced to four years in prison....
Read More: French Court Jails 50-year-old International Crypto Scammer for Four Years
Russia Releases Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko After Questioning
12.2.2023
Russian authorities have released the recently arrested co-founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, said to have processed illicit funds worth millions of U.S. dollars. Anton Shkurenko, who was questioned in Moscow, denies the French charges against him that became the reason for his brief detention....
French Luxury Brand Hermes Wins NFT Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
10.2.2023
French luxury brand Hermes has won a lawsuit against an artist who depicted its famous Birkin bags in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The artist argued that NFTs should be covered under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment but the jury disagreed. Hermes Wins Lawsuit Against...
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...
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...
US Lawmaker Outlines Priorities to Regulate Crypto and Make America the Place for Blockchain Innovation
28.1.2023
The chairman of a newly formed digital assets committee, U.S. Congressman French Hill, has outlined some priorities to regulate the crypto sector and ensure America is the place for fintech and blockchain innovation. “We want a regulatory framework that’s transparent for developers...
US Congressman Hill Aims to Make America the Go-To Place for Blockchain Innovation
27.1.2023
US Congressman French Hill aims to promote digital assets and blockchain technology in America by creating a favorable regulatory framework.
Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on January 26, the chairman of the newly formed congressional subcommittee on digital assets said he plans to advocate a fair...
Congressman Hill to 'make sure' US is the place for blockchain innovation
27.1.2023
The chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets wants to make America the place for fintech and blockchain innovation
French Lawmakers Soften Stance on Compulsory Crypto Licenses
24.1.2023
Crypto industry advocates had been concerned about tougher rules in the wake of the FTX collapse, and as EU laws bed in
French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans
18.1.2023
The French National Assembly plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law
US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee
15.1.2023
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We want to create a regulatory legal framework for digital assets … that makes America a leader from an innovation point of view but also protects...
Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License
10.1.2023
A Senate proposal to anticipate EU rules has caused consternation in the industry – but the National Assembly may not swallow it whole
French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms
9.1.2023
The Financial Markets Authority joins the country’s central bank and Senate in seeking to anticipate new EU laws
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."
French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg
5.1.2023
The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said
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...