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.
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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.
French Securities Regulator Warns Investors Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
France’s securities regulator has issued a renewed warning against crypto exchange Bybit, urging customers to “make arrangements for the eventuality that the platform [may] suddenly cease to provide services” to customers in France.
Crypto Banking Firm BCB Group Secures Digital Asset and Electronic Money License in France
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French Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Becomes Chiliz Blockchain Validator
Exaion helps industries with digital transformation related to cloud and blockchain with a focus on addressing energy efficiency of data centers.
Coinbase Approved as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France
The third-largest crypto exchange has said it wants to become regulated in countries with clear policies for the industry while it argues with the Securities and Exchange Commission for bespoke rules in the U.S.
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Conditionally Registered for Digital Asset Services in France
France has been encouraging crypto companies to set up shop within its borders and take advantage of the clearer industry regulation than in the U.S.