French regulator authorizes crypto operations for BPCE subsidiary
BPCE’s crypto subsidiary, Hexarq, is the second banking crypto outfit to receive a nod from French regulator AMF after Société Générale’s Forge. Go to Source
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French Bybit Users Face Service Shutdown—Withdrawals End in Weeks
Crypto exchange Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services for French users starting Jan. 8, 2025, citing regulatory changes, urging users to withdraw assets promptly to avoid disruptions. Bybit to End Withdrawals in France Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will no longer provide withdrawal and custody services to users in France, starting … Read more
Societe Generale, Banque de France complete blockchain repo transaction
The transaction involved tokenized bonds issued on the Ethereum blockchain as collateral in exchange for CBDC issued by the Banque de France. Go to Source
4 reasons why $100K is the next logical step for Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s path to $100,000 is supported by strong institutional interest, macroeconomic trends, and miner confidence. Go to Source
Former Binance execs launch MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
Expected to launch in the coming weeks, Schuman’s new euro-backed stablecoin labels 107 countries as “high-risk.” Go to Source
US crypto exchange Gemini launches in France after DASP registration
Gemini’s entry to the market comes amid France gaining at least 2% in new crypto users over the past two years, according to the firm. Go to Source
Crypto market cap hits $3.1T high, could soon surpass France’s GDP
If the crypto market were a country, it would be the eighth largest in GDP terms behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, India, the United Kingdom and France. Go to Source
France considers ban on crypto betting platform Polymarket
France’s gambling regulator confirmed that it’s currently examining Polymarket and its compliance with French gambling legislation. Go to Source
Pavel Durov and partner reveal miscarriage following arrest
Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest has sparked widespread condemnation of the French government for promoting censorship policies. Go to Source
Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Uphold’s Topper
Topper’s on-ramp entrance to Ledger Live comes at a time when Ledger supports only one off-ramp solution. Go to Source
