Quantcast
WisdomTree may launch its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the London Stock Exchange
Crypto top & flop: the market pauses except for these three altcoins!
Binance assists Taiwan authorities with money-laundering scheme
A TV host becomes CEO of this crypto platform
Farcaster raises $150M for its social network built on Ethereum
Stock Market: The calm before the storm? Europe facing uncertainty over Fed decisions
Bitcoin Breaks Out Above $68K as Solana's 7% Gain Leads Crypto Rally
Venezuela Cuts Off Power to Bitcoin (BTC) Miners – What Happened?
Apu Meme Coin Skyrockets on Ethereum, Another Meme Coin Set to Surge with $15M Raised
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake discloses advisor role at Eigen Foundation
Toncoin (TON) weakens after a 62% rally in 13 days, going against the trend of the crypto market
Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail by Nigerian Court
Bybit, Kucoin, Bitget... Is the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) campaigning against cryptocurrencies?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) threatens to top DOGE: This crypto battle is raging!
Why regulators fear an Ethereum ETF: ‘What did we just do?’
Binance Has A Cure For Millions Of Dollars Stolen By Address Poisoning Scams
Risk-like crypto game hits $30m in volume in first week
Vanguard hires ex-BlackRock Bitcoin ETF supervisor as CEO
Millennium Management holds nearly $2 billion in spot bitcoin ETF shares
Consensys is revolutionizing crypto with Smart Transactions on MetaMask
Should you buy or sell Bitcoin according to these influential people in the industry?
Humanity Protocol raises $30M to compete with Worldcoin
Louis Vuitton-Affiliated Château d’Esclans And BlockBar To Sell $22,000 NFT Rosé Barrel
Bitcoin worth over $60 million moved for the first time in 10 years
Crypto: This is how tokenization revolutionizes real estate
Top cryptocurrencies to watch this week: ETH, BOME, HNT
BlockFi hires Coinbase to return crypto to its creditors
International Monetary Fund Tells Nigeria To Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms
Arsenal has a sports coin and so does PSG — inside the wacky $3bn market where prices soar for no reason
Solana users are paying millions to stop bots attacking their trades

Adan President Fleuret: Europe can 'benefit from the innovation offered by blockchain and crypto-asset technologies'

Web3/Crypto
Webp adan 3
Adan President and CEO Faustine Fleuret | X/faufleuret

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.

"There is an urgent need to understand the impact that Web 3 innovation will have on different areas of the economy and society, whether it involves transforming them or solving problems they have been facing for a long time," said Fleuret. "Regulation alone will not ensure the success of the European project. The European institutions must therefore show inventiveness, even audacity, and keep an open mind in order to explore and benefit from the innovation offered by blockchain and crypto-asset technologies."

According to the press release, Adan presented its report to EU institutions in anticipation of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June. Adan maintains that while the EU is well-positioned as a leading global hub for Web3 innovation, companies within this ecosystem continue to face challenges in scaling their operations across Europe. These challenges range from legal uncertainty in certain areas, insufficient funding, and a lack of understanding about some intrinsic characteristics of newer technologies. Adan asserts that its recommendations will bolster Europe and enhance the EU's leadership in innovation.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Crypto Republique
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

The report details 22 recommendations from Adan which are grouped into eight categories: strategic autonomy, growth and employment, fundamental rights, inclusion and democratization, privacy rights and data protection, intellectual property and combating fake news, digital transformation, and environmental transition. To support the EU's strategic autonomy, Adan advises prioritizing the development of euro-pegged stablecoins and establishing a Web3 incubator campus. The association also suggests creating a clear roadmap to position the EU at the forefront of blockchain and crypto technologies by 2030. In order to stimulate growth and employment, Adan recommends that startups have access to sufficient financing throughout their development cycles and advocates for educational training programs related to Web3.

In relation to fundamental rights, Adan proposes that the EU initiate a pilot project with several Member States to test new Web3 solutions in a "cooperation context" for issues such as tracking asylum seekers. With regards to inclusion and democratization, Adan suggests that the EU explore the potential of electronic voting. To uphold privacy rights and data protection, Adan advises the EU to consider Web3 technology's applications for identity and age verification. In terms of intellectual property protection, Adan recommends granting NFTs legal status as a proof of ownership mechanism. For digital transformation, Adan encourages more use cases for the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and other initiatives exploring potential benefits of the Web3 industry. Lastly, Adan suggests that the EU investigate how Web3 can support Europe's transition to a low-carbon economy.

Fleuret assumed the presidency of Adan in May 2021 after serving as the organization's head of strategy and institutional relations, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is also a lecturer at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne and a member of the Laboratory of Excellence for Financial Regulation. Prior to this, she worked as finance and regulatory strategy lead at ConsenSys.

More News

The UK cryptocurrency market continues to pose challenges for exchanges as they adapt to stricter regulatory requirements. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget recently relaunched its UK platform after halting services in May 2024 to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Promotions regime. This relaunch reflects Bitget’s efforts to align with the FCA’s evolving standards, aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the digital asset space.

Nov 24, 2024

The Italian government recently announced a plan to increase the capital gains tax on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from 26% to 42%. This proposal, part of broader fiscal measures to support election pledges and reduce Italy’s fiscal deficit, has raised concerns among cryptocurrency investors and industry leaders.

Nov 24, 2024

On November 14, the European Banking Authority (EBA) released comprehensive guidelines for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to ensure alignment with European Union (EU) and national restrictive measures. These guidelines aim to reduce risks and strengthen compliance when transferring funds or crypto assets.

Nov 22, 2024

The UK government is set to introduce new cryptocurrency regulations aimed at countering the growing appeal of the United States as a destination for crypto businesses. In response to concerns of regulatory delays following Brexit, the legislation focuses on establishing a clearer framework for stablecoins and staking activities, with the goal of strengthening the UK’s position as a global hub for digital assets.

Nov 22, 2024

OpenAI, the world’s largest artificial intelligence company, has announced it will establish a new base in Paris.

Nov 20, 2024

On October 30, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a capital gains tax (CGT) rate increase for high-income individuals, raising it to 24%. This change has raised concerns in the cryptocurrency community, where some investors fear that increased tax and regulatory pressures will diminish the UK's appeal for digital asset investment.

Nov 20, 2024