French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
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Telegram CEO’s Arrest Is Unlikely to Be the Last: Galaxy
Telegram and Pavel Durov were probably resisting takedown or information requests from Europe or France, the report said.
Telegram Says it is Compliant With EU Digital Services Act After Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest
The company says its CEO has nothing to hide as Toncoin’s losses subside.
TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
Durov’s arrest stems from a warrant issued by France’s OFIM, an office that works to prevent violence against minors, as part of a complaint into Telegram’s lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement.
OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports
The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.
France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies
France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers said it started accepting applications for crypto asset services provider licenses on July 1.
Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations
It has always been Bybit’s primary objective to operate our business in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, the company said in its post.
Marine Le Pen’s Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election
The far-right party associated with Marine Le Pen led in the first round of France’s two-part election.
Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Joins Cronos as a Blockchain Validator
EDF subsidiary Exaion helps industries with digital transformation by focusing on addressing the energy efficiency of data centers.
Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says
Separately, France’s markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.