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French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program

Banque de France is seeking a blockchain analyst who will help the bank define a program for implementing digital currency.

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

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France's Le Maire Attacks Facebook's 'Political' Ambitions With Libra

The French finance minister has said Libra is an "unacceptable" challenge to state sovereignty and suggested political motives behind the project.

Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister

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France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe

The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.

Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister

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France's Financial Watchdog Proposes 'Voluntary' Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms

In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements.

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G7 Forming Task Force in Response to Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency

France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.

Francois Villeroy de Galhau via Bank of France

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DeepDotWeb Defendants Used Bitcoin to Hide Criminal Proceeds, Say Feds

U.S. authorities formally charged the alleged moderators of DeepDotWeb with money laundering and other crimes.

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Banks Can't Snub Crypto Startups Thanks to France's New Blockchain Law

France's wide-ranging new blockchain law aims to solve a longstanding problem for crypto startups: banking, or lack thereof.

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IBM Scores Nationwide Blockchain Deal With France's Commercial Court Clerks

Court clerks across France will soon be recording changes in companies' legal status on a Hyperledger blockchain built by IBM.

<em>Image of the <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/palais-de-justice-67440088" target="_blank" rel="noopener">French court</a> via Shutterstock </em>

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French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at 'Vanguard' of Innovation

Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to benefit agriculture and consumers.

French President Emmanuel Macron

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French Tobacco Retailers to Sell Bitcoin From January

Tobacconists in France are reportedly going to be selling bitcoin vouchers to the public from New Year.

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