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Posted by | March 21, 2024
French Energy Giant EDF Subsidiary Becomes Chiliz Blockchain Validator

EDF subsidiary Exaion has become a validator on the Chiliz Chain. Chiliz is seeking to leverage Exaion's expertise in energy and technology. Exaion follows French soccer giant PSG, which also...

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Posted by | December 27, 2023
‘Landmark Year’ for Worldcoin As Eyeball-Scanning Crypto Project Launches in Singapore

Worldcoin (WLD) has announced its launch in Singapore a week after pausing operations in three other nations. In a new company blog post, Worldcoin – founded by OpenAI CEO Sam...

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Posted by | December 21, 2023
Worldcoin Plunges Over 20% in Days As the Crypto Project Retreats From Brazil, France and India: Report

An eye-scanning biometric crypto project is plummeting after reportedly pulling out of Brazil, France, and India. According to a new report by TechCrunch, digital ID-focused crypto asset Worldcoin (WLD), co-founded...

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Posted by | December 21, 2023
Coinbase Approved as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) said it received registration as a Virtual Asset Services Provider in France, allowing it to offer a "full suite of retail, institutional, and ecosystem products and...

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Posted by | December 7, 2023
Code Is Not (Always) Law

A French court recently determined that Code Is Law. Essentially. And the decision — somewhat ironically for an industry that usually accepts that exploits happen (and may even be a...

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Posted by | December 7, 2023
Societe Generale To Become First TradFi Bank To Launch a Stablecoin, Plans Debut on Bitstamp: Report

One of the largest banks in France is reportedly becoming the first traditional finance (TradFi) institution to issue its very own stablecoin. According to a new report by The Financial...

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Posted by | December 6, 2023
Banking Giant Societe Generale Says It Has Issued First ‘Digital Green Bond’ on Ethereum (ETH) Network

One of the largest banks in France says it has issued the first-ever digital green bond as a security token on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. In a new press release,...

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Posted by | December 5, 2023
Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum

The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for eligible green activities investments. 768 Total views 20...

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Posted by | November 28, 2023
Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’

Amnesty’s secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act. 368 Total views 4 Total shares The...

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Posted by | November 24, 2023
Dutch exchange Bitvavo cleared to operate in France

The Dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo is slowly expanding its reach after gaining regulatory approval in Austria and France. 1083 Total views 18 Total shares Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo is set...

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