After six quarters of decline, the French real estate market saw a surprising uptick in early 2025. Prices rose by 0.5% in the first quarter, according to notaries […]
Merge Wins Regulatory Approval, Enabling Cross-Border Payments in France
French fintech company Merge has been granted dual licenses from ACPR and AMF, allowing it to offer cross-border payments using both fiat currencies and stablecoins. This is a […]
French Approval Grants Merge Authority to Offer Cross-Border Payments
Merge, a London-based fintech company, has been granted approval from France’s financial regulatory agencies, ACPR and AMF, to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and Virtual Asset […]
France Cracks Down on Crypto Kidnapping Ring: 20 Suspects Arrested
French authorities have dismantled a criminal network targeting high-profile individuals in the French cryptocurrency industry. Over 20 suspects, including minors, were apprehended in coordinated police operations across multiple […]
Crypto Kidnappings Surge, French Authorities Target Criminals Targeting Execs
French authorities have launched a crackdown on criminals targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, including executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their relatives. The recent wave of kidnappings and attempted […]
Over 12 Arrested in France Over Crypto Kidnapping Cases
French authorities have made significant arrests in connection with a string of high-profile crypto-related kidnappings in Paris. Over 12 suspects, including minors, were apprehended by the Brigade de […]
French Authorities Arrest 12 in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
France has taken action against those suspected of carrying out crypto kidnappings, arresting more than 12 individuals in connection with the crimes. This follows a rise in targeted […]
French Authorities Arrest Over 12 in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
French investigators believe a wider criminal network may be involved in recent cryptocurrency-related abductions. Social media is suspected to be used for recruitment, with targets including crypto entrepreneurs […]
French Authorities Arrest Suspects in Crypto Kidnapping Cases: Impacts & Market Stability
France has seen a surge in cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, with over 12 suspects apprehended. These incidents involve high-profile figures in the French crypto space, including Pierre Noizat, co-founder of […]
French Authorities Arrest Suspects in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Cases
French authorities have arrested 12 individuals in connection with two high-profile kidnapping cases involving cryptocurrency in Paris. The arrests include minors who face charges of kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, […]
French Authorities Arrest 12 Individuals in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Cases
Twelve suspects have been detained by French authorities in connection to a string of high-profile cryptocurrency kidnapping cases in Paris. The individuals, including minors, face charges for kidnapping, […]
EthCC Prioritizes Security with Enhanced Measures Amidst Rising Crypto Threats
The European Ethereum Conference (EthCC), taking place in Cannes from June 30th to July 3rd, is implementing heightened security protocols after a series of crypto-related kidnappings in France. […]
Macron’s Southeast Asia Tour: Strengthening EU-Asia Economic Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a pivotal tour of Southeast Asia, seeking to solidify economic partnerships and boost the ties between Europe and the region. The trip […]
French Financial Wealth Soars Past €6 Trillion: A Record Achievement Driven by Safety-Focused Savings
France’s financial wealth has reached an all-time high of €6 trillion, according to the Bank of France, a figure exceeding both national debt and the market capitalization of […]
France Debates Banning Cash for Drug Crime Reduction
A French minister’s proposal to eliminate cash as a crime-curbing measure has ignited public debate, challenging the country’s longstanding reliance on physical money. While bank cards and payment […]