French regulator investigates Binance for money laundering LeapRate

June 19, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

French regulator investigates Binance for money laundering

Binance is already facing legal troubles with US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Last week the regulator announced filling 13 charges against Binance and its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao with various securities law violations, among which operating without registration and offering unregistered securities. In February 2022, following an investigation conducted by the specialized interregional jurisdiction…

May 24, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OKX applies for DASP license in France

According to the official announcement, France has turned into a European hub for OKX because of its transparent regulatory framework, as well as its high concentration of crypto enthusiasts and experienced traders, and the qualified workforce available. Over the years, OKX has grown its international compliance team and has worked on further developing its approach…

September 28, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto.com obtains regulatory approval in France

Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, commented: The European market is central to the long-term growth and success of Crypto.com and we are tremendously proud to now receive registration in France from the AMF. We look forward to continuing to work with the AMF and the ACPR as we introduce our products and services in France,…

May 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance gains Digital Asset Service Provider registration from French regulators

Changpeng Zhao founder and CEO of Binance, commented: Effective regulation is essential for the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency. The French DASP and AML/CFT regulations put in place stringent anti-money laundering and fit and proper requirements to meet the high standards necessary to be regulated in France. Zhao added: We are grateful to the AMF and…

Winding Tree and AirFrance to develop Blockchain technology in the travel industry

December 20, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

France approves its first Initial Coin Offering under the visa scheme

The Financial Markets Authority of France (AMF) just announced that it had approved its very first ICO in the country. The recipient who got the AMF "ICO visa" (a special crypto fundraising platform names French-ICO) was the one to meet the minimum guarantees that are demanded by local law. One of the "winning" elements were…

November 18, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

France enters the blockchain ‘arms race’ with largest European incubator

With one master stroke, it seems that Paris has suddenly become a “player” in the blockchain industry in Europe. A group of like-minded startups have pooled resources and set up the largest blockchain incubator of its kind in Europe. Known as “The Garage”, this new incubator setup, per a report from NewsBTC, “aims to enhance…

Analyst predicts Facebook’s FaceCoin could earn up to $19 billion by 2021

June 22, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

France launches G7 crypto task force amidst Libra concerns

Facebook has literally shaken the perception of what cryptocurrencies can do. One of the largest companies in the world by user base and market cap, Facebook is creating its very own cryptocurrency called Libra - a project set to disrupt the way we use and perceive digital coins. Because of the massive impact that Libra…

September 25, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

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