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News from October 2024
Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Austin Campbell marked the release of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) from prison in the U.S. on Sept. 27 with a thread on X discussing the prevalence of fiat currencies in money laundering compared to crypto.
Chiliz announced that it offered "exclusive insights" about its "impact in Asia" and the opportunity to meet "football legend Fabio Cannavaro," while highlighting its efforts in "revolutionizing sports and entertainment" at Token 2049. Chiliz made this statement in a September 18 post on X.
Adan has announced the second edition of Fintech 3.0, scheduled to occur during French FinTech Week. The event will focus on expert discussions about Web 3's role in business. This announcement was made by Adan in a post on X dated September 30.
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, has raised concerns regarding the treatment of Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance for Binance and a former U.S. federal investigator, who is currently imprisoned in Nigeria. Warren expressed her concerns in a statement released on October 1.
Preqin has released a fact sheet titled "Private Equity in France 2024," which highlights key sectors such as healthcare, technology, and energy following political shifts in 2024. The consolidation of private equity funds in 2023 led to increased capital raising with fewer funds, supported by government initiatives.
Adan announced that President Faustine Fleuret will participate in the Payments Tomorrow Paris conference on October 10, 2024. She will discuss the future of payments in the Web3 paradigm alongside Thibault Debars and Janine Kaiser. Adan made this announcement in a September 26 post on X.
ADAN, a European digital asset institution, has emphasized the significant commercial potential of Europe and highlighted that the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is now "a prerequisite for any company wishing to innovate in a secure environment." This statement was shared by ADAN in a post on September 25 on X.
Clara Chappaz, Secretary of State for AI and Digital Technology, expressed her enthusiasm about discussing the challenges of AI and digital technology for France and Europe with members of French Tech. Chappaz shared her statement in a September 30 post on X.
On September 18th, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, said at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore that while blockchain technology has been around for over 15 years, it is only now reaching a level of usability that can drive mainstream adoption.
Circle has announced that Native USD Coin (USDC) is now available on the Sui Mainnet, accessible to developers and users without the need for bridging. Circle Mint and Circle Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have been fully updated to support USDC on Sui.
Blockchain for Europe has announced that the 6th Annual Blockchain for Europe Summit will be held in Brussels on December 3-4, 2024. The summit aims to provide insights into the blockchain landscape. This announcement was made in an October 3 post on X.
Adan announced that its President, Faustine Fleuret, discussed Europe's efforts to promote crypto market development at the 5th European Investor Summit, organized by Societe Generale Securities Services. The announcement was made in an October 8 post on X.
ADAN, a European digital assets institution, has called for a regulatory pause to allow for preparation of Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. The organization shared its statement on October 9 via the social media platform X.
Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analytics firm, released a report on October 17 indicating that the European Union (EU) is emerging as a significant player in shaping global cryptocurrency regulations. This development is attributed largely to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations.
Binance has introduced a fashion-themed travel route across France, enabling travelers to shop using cryptocurrency via Binance Pay. Through a collaboration with the department store chain Printemps, numerous fashion outlets across the country now accept cryptocurrency payments.
Ledger has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Paris's Marais neighborhood. The nine-floor office space is designed to reflect the company's ambitions and serve as a community hub for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This announcement was made in an October 7 post on X.
Alex Dreyfus, founder and CEO of Chiliz, announced his attendance at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 on October 30 and 31. He made this announcement in an October 17 post on X.
The European Blockchain Convention (EBC) has announced insights from a panel discussion on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) at its tenth convention, #EBC10. The event featured industry experts discussing MiCA's potential to position the European Union as a global leader in the cryptocurrency sector. This announcement was shared in an October 9 post on X.
Clara Chappaz, the French Secretary of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology, visited the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in Savoie to engage in discussions about the Priority Research Program and Equipment (PEPR) project in artificial intelligence.
Avalanche9000 is putting on a summit with a panel of "powerhouse women in blockchain" to discuss navigating global regulatory shifts.