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Ledger has announced its next-generation devices, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex, featuring secure touchscreens. Ledger Stax provides a premium option, while Ledger Flex offers comparable features at a more accessible price.
Cryptocurrency platform Meria is now a provider for Babylon. As a provider, Meria users can delegate Bitcoin to earn rewards.
The European Crypto Initiative (ECI) announced that its policy expert Vyara Savova contributed to an analysis of the new stablecoin guidelines published by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. The analysis compares these guidelines to the European Union’s (EU) stablecoin regulations from the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. ECI shared its statement in an August 16 post on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Nations' (UN) commitment to an initiative titled "Decade of Action of Cryosphere Sciences" will support efforts to combat climate change in the cryosphere. Macron shared his statement in an August 13 post on X.
Circle announced that three of its top financial leaders have proposed a risk-based capital framework tailored to the unique risks of stable value tokens. Their study, titled "Risk-based Capital for Stable Value Tokens," outlines how this framework can enhance the safety and stability of tokenized finance.
Circle announced that EURC, its euro-backed stablecoin, is now available on the Base mainnet for developers and users. Circle Mint and its APIs support financial institutions in minting and redeeming EURC on Base, enabling global commerce with trust and compliance.
Binance France President David Princay stated that over the last two years, the company resolved 381,616 appeals, resulting in recoveries and refunds for its users. Princay shared his statement in an August 9 post on X.
Kiln announced that Claire Wells has been appointed as the new chief legal officer, overseeing the company’s legal, compliance, and policy teams globally. Claire Wells joins Kiln from Coinbase, where she served as associate general counsel and policy lead.
Meria, a financial services company based in Metz, announced that users can stake Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin in terms of market capitalization, through their platform. Meria shared its statement in a July 30 post on X.
Vishal Sacheendran, the head of regional markets at Binance, stated that expanding regulation to other areas of blockchain technology beyond digital assets could benefit a range of industries. Sacheendran shared his statement in an August 13 post on Binance’s website.
Multis announced its acquisition by Safe, a smart contract wallet infrastructure provider. The focus will now be on enhancing the scalability of Safe's products beyond Ethereum, aiming to increase user adoption and further decentralization.
David Princay, the president of Binance France, stated that Binance has recovered more than $73 million in "stolen user funds" so far this year. Princay shared his statement in an August 8 post on X.
Ledger, a Paris-based digital asset company, reported increased buying and trading activity due to recent market volatility. The company shared its statement in an August 6 post on X.
ByBit announced that it will no longer offer services to French users due to changes in regulations. The company made the announcement online on August 1.
France’s Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan) announced a new partnership with B3 Village by CA Vierzon to support "financial innovation" in France and throughout Europe. Adan shared its statement in a July 26 post on X.
Crypto exchange Bybit has decided to stop offering its products and services to French nationals and residents, citing "recent regulatory developments" from French regulators.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) has announced the launch of the inaugural Future Web3 Experts Summer School of Law. This program offers a comprehensive examination of Web3, focusing on digital trust and ownership facilitated by blockchain technology.
European Banking Authority emphasizes application of MiCAR, priorities to supervise ART, EMT issuers
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a statement for individuals interested in issuing, offering, or trading asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs), highlighting priorities for the consistent application of markets in crypto assets (MiCAR). The EBA made this statement on July 5.
The European Crypto Initiative (EuCI) celebrated several events during the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), including their first Legal Summer School, held from July 7 through July 8, where they covered details of the European Union (EU) legislative process and other blockchain process lessons.
Hayat Outahar, a blockchain advisor at the Paris-based firm Tech Flooz, said she enjoyed the speakers and events at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Brussels. Outahar shared her statement in a July 11 post on X.