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Kaiko, a Paris-based crypto market data provider, reported that the stablecoin FDUSD saw a "notable" increase in its market share on Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, at the end of July. Kaiko shared this statement in an August 19 post on its website.
Binance has announced measures to safeguard 1.2 million users, preventing $2.4 billion in potential losses from scams and fraud in 2024 through advanced monitoring.
The European Crypto Initiative has announced a partnership with Nordicblock, a prominent Web3 network in the Nordic region.
Binance has shared on its blog a story of how cryptocurrency, through Binance Pay, contributed to saving a life by bypassing delays inherent in traditional banks.
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that it continues to receive numerous complaints from retail investors about fraudulent automated trading offers related to Forex and crypto-assets, particularly through "clone" websites. The AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution regarding Immediate Connect's deceptive investment offers.
Ledger has announced its next-generation devices, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex, featuring secure touchscreens. Ledger Stax provides a premium option, while Ledger Flex offers comparable features at a more accessible price.
Cryptocurrency platform Meria is now a provider for Babylon. As a provider, Meria users can delegate Bitcoin to earn rewards.
The European Crypto Initiative (ECI) announced that its policy expert Vyara Savova contributed to an analysis of the new stablecoin guidelines published by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. The analysis compares these guidelines to the European Union’s (EU) stablecoin regulations from the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. ECI shared its statement in an August 16 post on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Nations' (UN) commitment to an initiative titled "Decade of Action of Cryosphere Sciences" will support efforts to combat climate change in the cryosphere. Macron shared his statement in an August 13 post on X.
Circle announced that three of its top financial leaders have proposed a risk-based capital framework tailored to the unique risks of stable value tokens. Their study, titled "Risk-based Capital for Stable Value Tokens," outlines how this framework can enhance the safety and stability of tokenized finance.
Circle announced that EURC, its euro-backed stablecoin, is now available on the Base mainnet for developers and users. Circle Mint and its APIs support financial institutions in minting and redeeming EURC on Base, enabling global commerce with trust and compliance.
Binance France President David Princay stated that over the last two years, the company resolved 381,616 appeals, resulting in recoveries and refunds for its users. Princay shared his statement in an August 9 post on X.
Kiln announced that Claire Wells has been appointed as the new chief legal officer, overseeing the company’s legal, compliance, and policy teams globally. Claire Wells joins Kiln from Coinbase, where she served as associate general counsel and policy lead.
Meria, a financial services company based in Metz, announced that users can stake Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin in terms of market capitalization, through their platform. Meria shared its statement in a July 30 post on X.
Vishal Sacheendran, the head of regional markets at Binance, stated that expanding regulation to other areas of blockchain technology beyond digital assets could benefit a range of industries. Sacheendran shared his statement in an August 13 post on Binance’s website.
Multis announced its acquisition by Safe, a smart contract wallet infrastructure provider. The focus will now be on enhancing the scalability of Safe's products beyond Ethereum, aiming to increase user adoption and further decentralization.
David Princay, the president of Binance France, stated that Binance has recovered more than $73 million in "stolen user funds" so far this year. Princay shared his statement in an August 8 post on X.
Ledger, a Paris-based digital asset company, reported increased buying and trading activity due to recent market volatility. The company shared its statement in an August 6 post on X.
ByBit announced that it will no longer offer services to French users due to changes in regulations. The company made the announcement online on August 1.
France’s Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan) announced a new partnership with B3 Village by CA Vierzon to support "financial innovation" in France and throughout Europe. Adan shared its statement in a July 26 post on X.