Bpifrance Commits to Digital Asset Growth With $27 Million Investment in French Firms

Bpifrance, the French investment bank, plans to invest $27 million (€25 million) in digital asset firms with a strong presence in France. This initiative is part of the bank’s strategic plan to enhance French digital asset investment funds, which are currently limited. Asset Tokenization The French investment bank Bpifrance has announced plans to invest the … Read more

French Bitcoin Treasury Leader Snaps up 580 BTC, Delivers Record 709.8% Yield

The Blockchain Group snapped up 580 BTC for €47.3 million, boasting a 709.8% BTC Yield YTD as it cements its role as Europe’s Bitcoin treasury leader. French Blockchain Giant Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Unlocks 709.8% Yield The Blockchain Group, based in Puteaux, France, and listed on Euronext Growth Paris, announced March 26 that it acquired … Read more

Toulouse City Pioneers Crypto-Powered Public Transport in Europe

According to several reports, Toulouse became the first city in France to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for subway and public transport payments starting March 17, 2025, as part of a broader initiative to modernize transit systems. Europe’s First: Toulouse Metro Adopts Bitcoin Payments Toulouse’s public transport operator, Tisséo, launched cryptocurrency payments for metro, bus, … Read more

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Passport Returned by French Authorities

The TON Foundation has announced the return of Pavel Durov‘s passport by French authorities, allowing him the freedom to leave the country at his discretion. This development is viewed by the foundation as a significant resolution for Durov, the founder of Telegram, which boasts nearly a billion users globally. The foundation expressed its ongoing commitment … Read more

France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy

France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid France remains opposed to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine, warning that such a … Read more

Binance Faces French Probe Over Alleged Money Laundering and Fraud

French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to drug trafficking across the EU. Complaints from users who claimed financial losses and misleading information triggered … Read more

Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapped and Released After Intense Rescue Mission

David Balland was found alive on Wednesday evening after a harrowing two-day manhunt conducted by France’s elite police tactical unit Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale (GIGN). David Balland Rescued After Two-Day Manhunt Ledger co-founder David Balland was rescued late Wednesday evening after being kidnapped on Tuesday in the small French town of Vierzon by … Read more

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