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News from July 2024
Proof of Talk, a Web3 summit organized by X Ventures, named five top winners of their startup project competition during the grand finale hosted at the Paris Convention.
Aurore Galves-Orjol, a business professor in Lyon, France, and co-founder of Bitcoin-Lyon, announced her candidacy for the 8th district of Isère. She intends to bring cryptocurrency into the political discussion. Galves-Orjol shared her statement in a June 26 post on X.
The global financial technology firm announced they are the first global stablecoin issuer to be in compliance with the European Union's (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework which came into effect on June 30. The company made the announcement in a press release on July 1.
Marina Ferrari, France's Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, announced her re-election in Savoie's 1st constituency. Ferrari shared her statement in a July 7 post on X.
Sebastien Borget, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of the virtual world The Sandbox, stated that the historic district in Paris, Le Marais, is becoming a hub for Web3 companies. Borget shared his statement in a June 27 post on X after receiving a tour of a new Ledger office in that district.
Jean-Charles Galli, the head of international relations at ESCE International Business School, expressed his appreciation for organizations such as Bitcoin4Olympics that are increasing the visibility of merchants accepting cryptocurrency payments at the Paris Olympics. Galli shared his statement in a June 26 post on X.
In its Data Debrief, Kaiko Research reported that SocGen’s Forge Euro Convertible (EURC) and USDC experienced the strongest surge in daily trading volume since the European Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA) went into effect. Stablecoins needed to be in compliance with MiCA on June 30.
Mathieu Michel, the European Union’s Secretary of State for Digitalization, stated that the EU is striving to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in areas such as blockchain. Michel shared his statement during the Web3 Leaders Forum on July 10. France’s Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan), which hosted the forum, shared Michel’s statement in a post.
Faustine Fleuret, president of France’s Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan), stated that regulations for the Web3 industry continue to advance in France and Europe. Fleuret shared her statement during the fourth edition of Adan’s Web3 Leaders Forum in Brussels on July 10.
Adan has submitted its response to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) consultation on the detection and prevention of market abuse, investor protection, and operational resilience. The response highlights considerations for promoting a proportionate and effective regulatory framework.
Faustine Fleuret, president of the Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan), stated that cryptocurrency is growing in popularity in France and throughout Europe. Fleuret shared her statement on July 10 during the Web3 Leaders Forum hosted by Adan in Brussels.
The European Blockchain Association (EBA) and the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) have found that blockchain technology has advanced beyond its initial cryptocurrency-related applications. According to a report issued on July 8, blockchain can now enhance transparency and security across multiple industries, especially when used in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI).
France’s Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan) announced that its members met with business leaders and officials from the Dutch National Authority for the Financial Markets to share survey results about crypto adoption in France and the Netherlands. Adan shared its statement in a July 17 post on X.
Faustine Fleuret, president of the Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan), stated that the crypto industry can grow when newcomers join the market and are supported by "traditional" market participants. Fleuret shared her statement during the Web3 Leaders Forum in Brussels on July 10.
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.
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.
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.