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News from May 2024
Jarek Jakubcek, the head of law enforcement training at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stated that partnerships between the public and private sectors are essential to prevent criminal activity related to cryptocurrency. Jakubcek made this statement in an April 26 post about the company's inaugural virtual Law Enforcement Training Day.
Richard Teng, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, expressed the company's willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian government on strengthening the country's economy. However, he stated that this would only be possible if the government releases Tigran Gambaryan, who was detained following a meeting with government officials on Feb. 26. Teng conveyed his statement in a May 7 post on Binance's website.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his "Choose France" initiative has attracted investments totaling 15 billion euros since its inception in 2018. The statement was shared by Macron in a May 13 post on X.
Faustine Fleuret, President of France's Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan), has urged European Union (EU) institutions to adopt an innovative and open-minded approach towards blockchain and crypto-related technologies. She believes that such an approach will enable these institutions to harness the benefits offered by these technologies. Fleuret made this statement in a press release issued on May 6, regarding a report submitted by Adan to the European Union.
BCB Group, a global digital financial services firm, has secured authorization from the French Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to operate as an E-Money Institution (EMI) and Digital Assets Services Provider (DASP). The approval was granted late last month.
Crypto.com, a leading platform in the digital asset space, has joined L’Association pour le développement des actifs numériques (Adan), a prominent European association dedicated to the development of digital assets and blockchain technology. With this move, Crypto.com joins over 200 other Web3 companies that are part of Adan's membership roll, based in Paris.
Marina Ferrari, the Secretary of State for Digital Affairs in France, has expressed her support for the country's new Bill on Securing and Regulating the Digital Space (SREN Bill). In a statement shared on May 17, Ferrari asserted that the bill would safeguard minors in the digital space while also introducing regulations for innovative sectors such as Web3 gaming.
GP Bullhound has released its Titans of Tech 2024 report, an annual analysis of growth trends in Europe’s technology ecosystem. Now in its tenth year, the 2024 report concludes that the stage is set for increased innovation in the region.
Publicis Groupe France has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) self-assessment tool to combat greenwashing. Called AI-anti-greenwashing, the tool was designed and developed by Publicis Sapient France.
Viva Technology announced that its VivaTech 2024 event has become one of the most popular business gatherings. The event concluded last week, attracting a record-breaking 165,000 visitors and 6.5 million online viewers worldwide.
Elon Musk illuminated the Dôme de Paris stage once more to take part in VivaTech 2024. During his second year at the event, Musk participated in a Q&A session remotely, giving the audience the chance to ask one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential men anything they wanted to know about him.
Olivia Grégoire, France’s Minister Delegate for Enterprise, Tourism and Consumer Affairs, announced the selection of finalists for the "France Tourisme Tech" program. The program, established in 2023 as part of the "Destination France" plan, supports travel tech startups.
Thomas Cazenave, France’s Minister Delegate for Public Accounts, has unveiled multiple artificial intelligence (AI) projects and experiments undertaken by Urssaf Caisse nationale. The minister made the announcement during a meeting this month with Urssaf Midi-Pyrénées, attended by Damien Lentile, Director General of the Urssaf Caisse nationale.