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Policy

French Renewable Energy Provider Wins Regulator's Approval for €10M Token Sale

Renewables provider WPO has been granted an "ICO visa" from the French financial markets regulator.

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Finance

Power Ledger Inks Deal to Allow French Consumers to Customize Green Energy Mix

The Australian firm is breaking into the European market with a new partnership that enhances the tracking and certification of green energy.

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Finance

Coinhouse Wins First Crypto License From French Regulator

Coinhouse's new status with the Financial Markets Authority should help the firm get banking services in France and bigger institutional clients.

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Policy

French Financial Regulator Suggests Europewide Security Token Sandbox

France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation.

The AMF's legal analysis found that existing EU markets regulations would stifle any promising blockchain enterprise. (Credit: Bruno Bleu / Shutterstock)

Policy

France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition

French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.

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Markets

Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling

Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.

Alexander Vinnik being escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece in 2017 (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)

Markets

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports

Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.

Alexander Vinnik

Policy

French Financial Watchdog Approves First ICO Under New 'Visa' Scheme

The approved ICO issuer can now legally market and host their sale until the beginning of June 2020.

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Finance

France's New 'Napoleon Bitcoin Fund' Is Tied to CME's Cash-Settled Futures

French asset management firm Napoleon AM has launched a new fund tied to CME's cash-settled bitcoin futures.

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Policy

French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe

The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.

The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.