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Polymarket to Contest French Regulatory Ban via Legal Proceedings
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings against the French National Betting Authority (ANJ). This decision follows a recent directive from the regulator…
French Police Crack €1.5 Million Crypto Scam: Mother and Son Arrested
French authorities in the Var department have successfully dismantled a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud operation following a year-long investigation. The case, which involves a mother and son duo, centered on a €1.5…
French Exchange Paymium Secures MiCA License Ahead of EU Deadline
The French cryptocurrency exchange Paymium has officially secured its MiCA license from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), ensuring its continued operation within the European Union. As the digital asset indu…
French Police Arrest Four Suspects in Marseille Crypto Robbery
French law enforcement authorities have successfully apprehended four suspects linked to a violent attempted kidnapping and robbery targeting digital asset holders. The incident, which took place in the 13th arrondissem…
France Mandates Quantum-Safe Encryption Standards for 2027
The French national cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, has officially announced a transition toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure critical digital infrastructure. Starting in 2027, the agency will cease the certif…
Circle France Secures MiCA Approval for Crypto Custody Services
On April 20, 2026, the stablecoin issuer Circle announced that its subsidiary, Circle France, has officially received regulatory approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). This license grants the compan…
French Family Kidnapped in €700,000 Cryptocurrency Armed Robbery
A family residing in the French town of Ploudalmézeau, Brittany, recently became the victims of a violent home invasion and kidnapping aimed at seizing their digital assets. Two masked intruders held three adults captiv…
France Unveils Security Measures to Combat Surge in Crypto Kidnappings
French government officials have announced the development of a comprehensive suite of security measures aimed at protecting digital asset holders following a dramatic rise in violent crimes targeting investors. As the …
Macron to Address Paris Blockchain Week on Digital Sovereignty
The Élysée Palace has officially confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Paris Blockchain Week on April 15, 2026. Held at the historic Carrousel du Louvre, this appe…
French Police Arrest Three Suspects in Violent Crypto Robbery Plot
French law enforcement authorities have apprehended three individuals suspected of orchestrating a series of violent targeted attacks against cryptocurrency investors in the Île-de-France region. The group, consisting o…