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Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France, TON price drops 16%
TON cryptocurrency sees a sharp 16% decline following Telegram founder's arrest.
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Bybit to exit France amid regulatory hurdles, hopes for future return
Bybit's exit from France against a backdrop of ongoing regulatory changes in Europe.
Banking
France, Hong Kong regulators sign MOU to explore wholesale CBDCs, tokenization
Both institutions aim to explore innovative financial market infrastructure that facilitates seamless interbank settlement of tokenized money through wholesale CBDCs.
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Exchanges
Bybit faces potential legal action in France for regulatory non-compliance
AMF warned that Bybit might "suddenly cease to provide services to the public residing in France."
Exchanges
Gemini gains ground in France with official Digital Asset Service Provider registration
Gemini is now available in more than 12 European countries with the latest registration.
Legal
Bitzlato suspends ‘special balance withdrawals’ while assets still under seizure
Bitzlato claims partial recovery of funds despite asset seizure and money laundering allegations; nevertheless, withdrawals are still suspended.
Stablecoins
Circle secures conditional registration in France under DASP rules
Circle's latest regulatory stride in France marks a step towards compliance with EU's MiCA regime.
Exchanges
Coinbase secures virtual asset service provider status in France
As it obtains VASP status in France, Coinbase takes a significant step in its European expansion strategy.
AI
French startup Mistral AI achieves unicorn status in AI race
The France-based startup with new products indicates Europe's effort to combat OpenAI's dominance.
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DeFi
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