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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.
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.
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.
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.
Circle has announced its membership in Adan, the largest consortium of Web3 companies in France and Europe, which includes over 200 member companies. This partnership aims to bolster Circle's presence and collaboration to align its European operations, emphasizing innovation and regulatory compliance across digital asset markets.
Vishal Sacheendran, Head of Regional Markets at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stated that investors in the crypto sector will favor jurisdictions with comprehensive regulations for the industry. Sacheendran shared his statement during the second Digital Innovation Academic Forum (DIAF) on May 29.
Richard Teng, the CEO of crypto exchange Binance, emphasized the importance of the French government's support for innovation in fostering growth within the crypto industry. Teng shared his views during a June 17 episode of the Bankless podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.