Tagged: france

February 12, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France has introduced a new framework allowing individuals to use digital assets as collateral for Lombard loans. This development, effective since April 30, 2025, amends the French Monetary and Financial Code in order to permit the pledging of crypto-assets in exchange for euro-denominated loans from… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued a timely reminder to digital asset service providers (DASPs) about the impending end of a key transitional arrangement under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This update, released on February 5, 2026, emphasizes the need for prompt… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bolster investor protection, France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has unveiled the results of a dedicated working group examining ways to improve the transparency and accessibility of structured products aimed at everyday investors. Released on February 3, 2026, this initiative underscores… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in France says the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is rather high. In a recent survey conducted by the AMF, 90% of respondents reported using AI or planning to do so in the near future. Generative AI is the… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fipto, a regulated payment infrastructure for stablecoins, has been granted the Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Fipto said it will now become the first European stablecoin payment player to hold both a Payment Institution (PI) licence and… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French banking provider Société Générale has revealed plans to cut approximately 1,800 jobs across its operations in France as part of a broader strategy to control costs and streamline its organization. The announcement, made on January 22, 2026, comes amid ongoing efforts by CEO Slawomir… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 7:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly preparing for a significant initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, with ambitions to achieve a valuation surpassing $4 billion. This development, first reported by the FT, marks a major step for the company in capitalizing… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s economic landscape in the fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by persistent headwinds, as highlighted in PitchBook‘s latest market snapshot. The report reveals that both public and private sectors lagged behind European counterparts, largely due to ongoing political instability and soaring debt burdens that… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 12:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in France has published its goals for 2026 with a lot of technology on the list of projects. Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, Chair of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, stated: “In 2026, the AMF’s action will focus on confidence. The uncertainties… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rather concerning case that highlights vulnerabilities within France’s public institutions, a 32-year-old ex-tax agent named Ghalia C. remains behind bars following her involvement in a scheme that allegedly facilitated attacks and data breaches. Employed previously at the Bobigny tax office in Seine-Saint-Denis, Ghalia… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 12:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published its annual Savings and Investment Barometer. According to the regulator, more people in France are interested in investing in equities, and fewer are worried about the risk of crypto. While the US has a well-entrenched equity… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 12:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

MangoPay and InstaXchange are partnering on multi-currency onramps. InstaXchange is a crypto exchange that works with Google Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, cards, etc. A regulated virtual asset service provider (VASP), it also offers a plug-and-play API for Fintechs, merchants, and payment providers to incorporate crypto…. Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 12:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

French Fintech Kéria has raised €1.5 million, including €0.5 million in debt, in a Seed Funding round. Led by Epopée Gestion (Xplore), other investors include Newfund, Fabien Breget, Bpifrance, and Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC. Kéria is building an AI-powered solution to automatically analyse mortgage applications and… Read More

December 8, 2025 @ 8:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Lise Lightning Stock Exchange has revealed a collaboration with Memo Bank to provide a tokenized equity exchange for smaller firms, a platform that is said to be the first of its kind in Europe. Lise is authorized by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de… Read More

December 6, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The AMF in France is reportedly updating its existing doctrine as well as ongoing practice in order to modernise key processes and make launching an IPO in France more appealing. While maintaining a system that addresses investors’ concerns, the AMF said that is is now… Read More

December 2, 2025 @ 2:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted that Q3 valuations step down but valuations for growth stage companies, deal sizes, and exits see respite. The research report from PitchBook also mentioned that European venture valuations remained fairly elevated in Q3 2025, however, some signs of moderation appear to be emerging…. Read More

December 2, 2025 @ 1:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

French business software provider Cegid has agreed to buy European Fintech Shine, as the accounting and payroll specialist pushes deeper into payments and prepares for a wave of mandatory e-invoicing reforms across the region. The companies said they had signed a definitive agreement to combine,… Read More

November 20, 2025 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding has gone through various iterations since its inception. Too frequently confused with rewards offerings, which are really ecommerce with a delay, securities issued in an online offering are a financial ecosystem that will continue to persist and thrive over time. At the same… Read More

November 13, 2025 @ 8:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fourthline, Europe’s identity services provider, has been selected by Tiime, the French specialist in accounting software, as their Identity Verification Partner. The partnership aims to ensure Tiime’s compliance with French regulatory requirements while improving the security as well as overall efficiency of its customer onboarding… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly planning to secure more funding, probably by 2026. This, as the overall demand for crypto-assets security devices has led to the firm experiencing its best financial performance to date (as revealed in a recent update from the… Read More