France
French Banking Giant BPCE to Roll Out Crypto Trading for 2M Retail Clients
The service will allow customers to buy and sell BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC through a separate digital asset account managed by Hexarq.
Coinhouse, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg
Failure to meet the requirements set by ACPR could compromise an exchange's ability to get a MiCA license from France.
French MPs Float Plan to Mine Bitcoin With Surplus Nuclear Energy
The proposal aims to take advantage of surplus energy generated by nuclear power plants, with one MP describing it as a "secure and extremely profitable solution".
Credit Agricole's Asset Servicing Unit Backs Tokenized SME Exchange in Europe
CACEIS acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support tokenized exchange Lise and simplify SME listings.
The Blockchain Group Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves With $12.5M BTC Acquisition
European bitcoin treasury firm hits 1,904 BTC milestone with massive yield.
The Blockchain Group Adds 182 Bitcoin, Lifts BTC Holdings to Over $170M
The company says it achieved a 1,173% BTC yield this year as it accumulates more bitcoin.
Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco
A 24-year-old man said to be a mastermind behind the recent crimes was taken into custody in Tangier, authorities said.
France Charges 25 People, Including 6 Minors, in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
The investigation is largely focused on the kidnapping attempt of the daughter and grandson of the CEO of crypto exchange Paymium, Pierre Noizat.
French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings
A meeting was held with Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau, Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and industry representatives.
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them.
