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Crypto.com joins French digital asset and blockchain association Adan

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Eric Anziani, president and COO of Crypto.com | Eric Anziani, X page

By Crypto Republique

May 15, 2024

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.

In a press release issued by Crypto.com, the company expressed its satisfaction at becoming part of Adan. The statement highlighted shared objectives and values between the two entities concerning the cryptocurrency market in France and the European Union (EU). These shared goals include support for the forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Crypto.com, commented on this new partnership. "As a member of Adan, we look forward to contributing to industry and regional collaboration to advance responsible innovation and education in Web3," said Anziani.

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The same press release also revealed that Crypto.com had chosen Paris as its regional headquarters earlier this year. The company plans to invest in France through partnerships and by tapping into local talent and startups to bolster its operations within the country.

According to further information from the press release, Crypto.com recently surpassed 100 million customers worldwide. The company, known for providing regulatory compliance, security, and privacy certifications, is committed to promoting cryptocurrency adoption through innovation.

Adan's website provides some context about their work. As a non-governmental and nonprofit organization, Adan aims to foster an environment conducive to innovation while enhancing understanding of new blockchain technologies, crypto-assets, and their potential opportunities.

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