France
French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans
The plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law

Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License
A Senate proposal to anticipate EU rules has caused consternation in the industry – but the National Assembly may not swallow it whole.

French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms
The Financial Markets Authority joins the country’s central bank and Senate in seeking to anticipate new European Union laws.

French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg
The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said.

Francia y Luxemburgo prueban monedas digitales para la emisión de un bono de 100M de euros
Iniciativa Venus es el último intento para utilizar representaciones digitales del dinero para liquidaciones del mercado financiero.

France, Luxembourg Test CBDC for 100M Euro Bond Issue
The Venus Initiative is the latest attempt to use digital representations of money for financial-market settlements.

Sorare, Under Pressure From France’s Gambling Regulator, Will Expand Free Access
Regulators and lawmakers are concerned about money laundering, child protection and gambling addicts

Singapore's MAS Starts Wholesale CBDC Project Ubin+ for Cross-Border Payments
The project comes a day after the central bank announced new projects aimed at trade finance and wealth management.

EU Stablecoin Caps Could Lighten or Get Tougher, French Official Warns
Limits on stablecoins denominated in currencies other than euros were among the most controversial elements of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets law.


