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France Intensifies Regulatory Scrutiny on Binance and Other Crypto Exchanges

French authorities are ramping up their regulatory efforts on Binance as part of a broader push for greater control over the crypto industry in Europe.

Crypto

EU Considers Euro Stablecoins to Compete with Dollar Domination

The European Union aims to promote euro-denominated stablecoins for better competition against US dollar tokens, following a surge in dollar-paired stablecoins in 2025.

Crypto

EU Considers Euro Stablecoins to Counter Dollar Hegemony

The European Union is looking into the development of euro-denominated stablecoins to compete with US dollar-backed alternatives, as discussed by key officials.

Finance

ECB Proposes Digital Euro as an Essential Backup During Crisis Events

A central bank digital currency is vital for ensuring payment continuity amid major disruptions, says ECB board member.

Economy

U.S. Stablecoin Legislation Triggers EU's Digital Euro Strategy Reevaluation

The passage of the GENIUS Act has taken European policymakers by surprise and raised alarms about the future of digital currency in Europe.

Finance

ECB and European Commission Disagree on Crypto Regulations Over U.S. Policies

The European Central Bank raises concerns that U.S. support for cryptocurrencies may undermine the financial stability of the European Union according to recent reports.

Economy

European Union Advances With Tariffs Against the United States

The EU has approved retaliatory duties aimed at U.S. imports following recent tariff implementations by the U.S.

News

European Central Bank Selects Technology Partners for Future Digital Euro

The ECB has finalized partnerships with several tech firms to support the development of a digital euro, anticipated to launch in 2029.

Finance

ECB Chooses Tech Firms for Digital Euro Development

The European Central Bank has selected technology partners to help with the development of a potential digital euro, targeted for a launch in 2029.

Crypto

France's New Stock Exchange Aims to Transform IPOs with Tokenization

Lightning Stock Exchange plans to launch the first tokenized IPO in early 2026, aiming to reshape the equity market in Europe.

Crypto

Bank of France Advocates for EU Control Over Crypto Regulations via ESMA

The Bank of France calls for enhanced EU supervision of cryptocurrency firms to protect financial sovereignty and address the risks posed by stablecoins.

Crypto

Luxembourg's Sovereign Wealth Fund Allocates 1% to Bitcoin ETFs

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has made a significant move by investing 1% of its portfolio into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), amounting to approximately $9 million.

Crypto

Bank of France Advocates for Unified EU Supervision of Cryptocurrency Under ESMA

The governor of the Bank of France calls for the European Securities and Markets Authority to take charge of cryptocurrency oversight to enhance financial stability in the EU.

News

EU Considers Centralized Crypto Regulation to Harmonize Oversight

The European Securities and Markets Authority is set to enhance its regulatory role over cryptocurrency under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, aiming to resolve existing market supervision inconsistencies among EU member states.