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BlackRock to List Bitcoin ETP in Europe in First Crypto Foray Outside U.S.

BlackRock's IBIT is by far the largest of the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs listed in the U.S., with net assets of over $50 billion.

(Jim Henderson, modified by CoinDesk)

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Overheard at EthCC — Is Crypto Back, Boosted by Artificial Intelligence?

The intersection of AI and crypto has everyone riled up, but there is little agreement on what is its best iteration.

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Vitalik Drinks Hot Water in Heatwave and Other Observations From Paris Ethereum Conference

This week's EthCC conference is taking place during one of Europe's worst heatwaves in recent memory. There are a lot of sweaty blockchain developers, mostly men, and a meditation teepee in a "Chill Room" that isn't chilled. Lyllah Ledesma, attending the conference for CoinDesk, provides her observations.

Scene at the 1inch Party at Pont Alexandre III. (Lyllah Ledesma)

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Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding

According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.

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BTC-e Operator Vinnik's Five-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Court: Report

Vinnik was successful in one aspect: The court exempted him from a fine of 100,000 euros.

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Crypto ETPs of Four Firms Begin Trading on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam

The four investment firms listed a total of nine bitcoin and ethereum ETPs on the Euronext Paris stock exchange today.

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Trade Organization ICC Eyes Blockchain Adoption for Its 45 Million Members

The world's biggest business organization is making blockchain available to its many members including Amazon, Coca Cola, McDonald's and PayPal.

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Cambridge Blockchain Joins Government-Backed DLT Group in Luxembourg

Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.

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French Minister to Speak at 'Parliamentary Blockchain Forum' in Paris

A blockchain tech conference this October will bring together representatives from the French government and legislature.

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Europe's First Bitcoin Centre to Open in France

Europe will get its first bitcoin centre this May, with the launch of La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris.

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