France News

France, officially the French Republic, is a transcontinental state which has territories on several continents. The country is developed and takes one of the leading roles in industrial production. In terms of total economic volume, France is second after Germany in European Union and is the sixth in the world. In terms of cryptocurrency in France, the news is all about reducing taxes on virtual currencies. In France, the government has shown a position of support and the next step is going to be the creation of legal regulations to protect investors and users and to gain benefits for their national economy. Currently, a lot of participation in the cryptocurrency market in France relies on the policy of the president.

Greek Supreme Court is Violating Alleged Bitcoin Launderer’s Rights, Lawyer Argues

21 HOURS AGO | by Marie Huillet

The lawyer representing the alleged former operator of BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has accused the Greek Supreme Court of “grossly violating” his rights.

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Report: France Accounts for Minor Part of Global ICO Market, While US Leads the Industry

NOV 14, 2018 | by Helen Partz

French stock market regulator AMF says France accounts for a minor part of the global ICO market, while the U.S. leads the industry.

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New Amendments to French Finance Bill Would Ease Taxes for Crypto-Related Revenue

NOV 07, 2018 | by Ana Berman

The Finance Committee of the French National Assembly has adopted amendments to a tax bill that would tax crypto as capital income.

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BBVA Leads Blockchain-Based Syndicated Loan of $150 Million with BNP Paribas and MUFG

NOV 07, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has carried out a blockchain-based syndicated loan of $150 million with BNP Paribas and MUFG.

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UK Blockchain Startup to Enter EU Settlement System After French Regulator’s Approval

OCT 24, 2018 | by Ana Berman

U.K. startup Setl, which provides blockchain solutions for the financial sector, has gained French securities regulator’s approval to run a central securities d...

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IBM Launches Blockchain Food Tracking Network, Joined by Retail Giant Carrefour

OCT 08, 2018 | by Ana Berman

IBM officially launches blockchain-based Food Trust, announcing its partnership with French-based retail giant Carrefour.

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French Stock Market Watchdog Blacklists 21 Cryptocurrency and Crypto-Asset Websites

SEP 26, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

France’s stock market regulator has announced it is blacklisting 21 new investment websites, including multiple crypto-related sites.

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Crypto, Revolutionized: New French ICO Regulation on Its Way

SEP 25, 2018 | by Daniele Pozzi

Paris: The Assemblée Nationale is debating about a new legal framework allowing ICOs to gain a ‘quality’ certification issued by the French monetary authority.

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French MPs Propose Legal Framework for All ‘Digital Assets’ Providers, Sources Report

SEP 24, 2018 | by Max Yakubowski

The French government is reportedly aiming to widen the legal framework for all crypto market participants by the end of September.

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Italian Soccer Club Juventus Follows France’s Paris Saint-Germain to Launch ‘Fan Token’

SEP 24, 2018 | by William Suberg

Italy’s Juventus soccer club is following Paris Saint-Germain to opt into issuing its own fan token.

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France Finalizes New ICO Framework to ‘Attract Innovators Globally’

SEP 14, 2018 | by Ana Berman

The French government has approved a legal framework for ICOs made to protect contributors.

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Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club to Launch Fan Token

SEP 11, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain has revealed it is launching a fan token together with blockchain platform Socios.com.

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Energy Firm ENGIE Partners With Consulting Firm to Create Blockchain Software Offering

SEP 07, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

French energy group ENGIE has teamed up with consulting firm Maltem to establish a blockchain software offering geared toward commercial clients.

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Greek Supreme Court Rules to Extradite Alleged BTC-e Owner Alexander Vinnik to Russia

SEP 04, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Greek’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Russia for alleged BTC-e owner’s extradition, but the final decision will be taken Greece’s Minister of Justice.

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France’s Interrogation of Alleged BTC-e Owner Alexander Vinnik Was ‘Fake’, Says Attorney

AUG 30, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Legal battle for alleged ex-owner of crypto platform BTC-e’s extradition continues as France attempts to question him in Greece.

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China to Lead International Standardization Research Group for IoT, Blockchain Tech

JUL 18, 2018 | by Max Yakubowski

China will lead a joint working research group on IoT and blockchain within their international standards organizations.

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Critical ‘Monsieur Bitcoin’ Appointed Head of French Crypto Regulatory Task Force

JAN 17, 2018 | by William Suberg

France is to spearhead its cryptocurrency regulation with a task force headed by Jean-Pierre Landau who thinks Bitcoin is the “tulips of modern times.”

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Bank Of France Governor: Bitcoin ‘Isn’t a Cryptocurrency’

DEC 01, 2017 | by William Suberg

The Bank of France goes out on a limb, describing Bitcoin as “neither a currency nor a cryptocurrency.”

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French Regulatory Agency Blacklists 15 Cryptocurrency And Crypto-Asset Websites

MAR 16, 2018 | by Aaron Wood

French stock market regulator AMF blacklists 15 cryptocurrency and crypto-asset trading companies for non-compliance with crypto advertising laws.

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Change of Sentiment Coming For Bitcoin as Bankers Continue Their FUD

DEC 02, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

After the biggest week in Bitcoin’s history, is there a change of sentiment coming for the cryptocurrency?

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France: Crypto Is Now ‘Moveable Property’, Tax Down From 45 To 19 Percent

APR 27, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

A French governmental body has updated the crypto tax law to be a 19 percent flat rate, while before it could have been as high as 45 percent.

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‘Bitcoin Question’ Should Be At G20, Says France Finance Minister

DEC 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

France’s finance minister calls for Bitcoin regulation to be a topic of debate at next year’s G20 Summit.

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French Financial Regulator To Introduce Framework Legitimizing ICOs In Policy U-Turn

MAR 17, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The French financial markets regulator AMF will introduce a regulatory framework to legitimize ICOs with a focus on investor protection.

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G20 and Cryptocurrencies: Baby Steps Towards Regulatory Recommendations

MAR 21, 2018 | by Darryn Pollock

A July deadline has been mostly agreed upon by the G20 Nations for recommendations towards Global regulations for Cryptocurrencies

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Breaking: Paris Asset Manager Starts Bitcoin Mutual Fund

NOV 22, 2017 | by Jon Buck

Bitcoin gets its first mutual fund from French asset manager TOBAM.

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Financial Inclusion and Efficient Remittance System Can Save Africa From Mediocrity

DEC 06, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

Blockchain technology is giving Africa the opportunity to stand on its own without depending on the generosity of Westerners.

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“Not a Credible Currency”: Japan’s Finance Minister Questions Bitcoin

DEC 20, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso claims that there is still no proof that Bitcoin is a “credible currency”, and that Japanese citizens rarely use crypto.

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Banks And Cryptocurrencies Global Evaluation: Europe

APR 24, 2018 | by Christina Georgacopoulos

European regulation awaits further instruction

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Greek Court Rules to Extradite Alexander Vinnik, Accused of Laundering $4 Bln in Bitcoin

JUL 14, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Greek court rules to extradite Russian national Alexander “Mr. Bitcoin” Vinnik to France on charges of fraud and money laundering.

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Portugal Joins Spain, France in Cash Crackdown, Bitcoin Will Benefit

SEP 07, 2017 | by William Suberg

Portugal is the latest country to close the net on cash.

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Change of Sentiment Coming For Bitcoin as Bankers Continue Their FUD

DEC 02, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

After the biggest week in Bitcoin’s history, is there a change of sentiment coming for the cryptocurrency?

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France and Germany Want EU to Ban End-to-End Encryption

AUG 27, 2016 | by Joël Valenzuela

Germany and France’s interior ministers called on the European Union to establish backdoors in encrypted messaging services.

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Bank Of France Governor: Bitcoin ‘Isn’t a Cryptocurrency’

DEC 01, 2017 | by William Suberg

The Bank of France goes out on a limb, describing Bitcoin as “neither a currency nor a cryptocurrency.”

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Critical ‘Monsieur Bitcoin’ Appointed Head of French Crypto Regulatory Task Force

JAN 17, 2018 | by William Suberg

France is to spearhead its cryptocurrency regulation with a task force headed by Jean-Pierre Landau who thinks Bitcoin is the “tulips of modern times.”

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French Regulatory Agency Blacklists 15 Cryptocurrency And Crypto-Asset Websites

MAR 16, 2018 | by Aaron Wood

French stock market regulator AMF blacklists 15 cryptocurrency and crypto-asset trading companies for non-compliance with crypto advertising laws.

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Breaking: Paris Asset Manager Starts Bitcoin Mutual Fund

NOV 22, 2017 | by Jon Buck

Bitcoin gets its first mutual fund from French asset manager TOBAM.

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Financial Inclusion and Efficient Remittance System Can Save Africa From Mediocrity

DEC 06, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

Blockchain technology is giving Africa the opportunity to stand on its own without depending on the generosity of Westerners.

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Greek Court Rules to Extradite Alexander Vinnik, Accused of Laundering $4 Bln in Bitcoin

JUL 14, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Greek court rules to extradite Russian national Alexander “Mr. Bitcoin” Vinnik to France on charges of fraud and money laundering.

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IBM Announces 1,800 New Jobs in France In Blockchain, AI, and IoT Within Next Two Years

MAY 24, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

IBM CEO Virginia Rometty has announced a two-year plan to create 1,800 new jobs in France in areas including blockchain, AI, and IoT.

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‘Bitcoin Question’ Should Be At G20, Says France Finance Minister

DEC 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

France’s finance minister calls for Bitcoin regulation to be a topic of debate at next year’s G20 Summit.

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“Not a Credible Currency”: Japan’s Finance Minister Questions Bitcoin

DEC 20, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso claims that there is still no proof that Bitcoin is a “credible currency”, and that Japanese citizens rarely use crypto.

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Bitcoin $800 Price Alert As Pro-EU Italian Prime Minister Resigns After Referendum

DEC 05, 2016 | by Evander Smart

Italian voters have dealt a blow to the globalist EU governance model demanding change. It should help Bitcoin close the 2016 year on a high note.

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Bank of France Governor Warns on Bitcoin Risks

DEC 04, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Bank of France Governor believes Bitcoin is not an actual currency, warns that investors are on their own.

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Brexit Effect? Where Bitcoin Stands As Macron, Le Pen Advance in French Election

APR 24, 2017 | by Olusegun Ogundeji

Watch what would happen to stock prices in the coming two weeks as the runoff vote for the next French president holds on May 7.

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Portugal Joins Spain, France in Cash Crackdown, Bitcoin Will Benefit

SEP 07, 2017 | by William Suberg

Portugal is the latest country to close the net on cash.

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