News
Sequans Stock Plummets 16% Following Bitcoin Sale to Reduce Debt
Sequans experienced a significant drop in share value after liquidating a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to address its financial obligations.
Crypto
Binance Employee Victimized in Home Invasion; Three Arrested in France
French police apprehended three suspects following a break-in at the residence of a Binance France executive.
Crypto
A Clash of Trust: Central Banks versus Bitcoin at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussions arose over whether confidence in money should stem from established institutions or decentralized Bitcoin.
News
New EU Strategy Enhances ESMA's Role in Crypto Regulation
The European Commission has unveiled plans to extend the European Securities and Markets Authority's oversight over cryptocurrency firms and trading platforms, aiming to improve EU market competitiveness against the US.
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French Government to Consider Proposal for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Adoption
A motion led by Éric Ciotti aims to ban CBDCs in France while promoting stablecoins and Bitcoin.
Crypto
Relai Achieves MiCA Approval for Bitcoin Investment in the EU
Relai, a Switzerland-based Bitcoin-focused investment app, has secured a MiCA license in France, enabling it to expand its services in Europe.
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
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.
