Tagged: france

October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French public markets in Q3 have reportedly clawed back their losses from the early-quarter tariff shock, however, private markets still lagged as sponsors took a wait-and-see approach. This, according to a recent research report from PitchBook which also noted that deal activity slowing and fundraising… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 9:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital wallet firm Ledger will partner with Concordium on stablecoin usage, according to a company statement. Concordium is a blockchain that uses zero-knowledge proof technology for privacy while complying with regulations. The company statement explains that Concordium will offer its 1-Click Verify & Pay functionality… Read More

October 7, 2025 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

French artificial intelligence firm Ewake has raised €2 million in pre-seed funding, according to a note from the firm. The funding round was led by Connect Ventures. Others participating in the funding include 2100 Ventures, Notion Capital, Insiders, 50partners, and angel investors, including Amirhossein Malekzadeh…. Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Banque de France, the ACPR and the AMF have reportedly launched a first system-wide stress test on interconnections within the financial system. The Banque de France, the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (French Prudential Supervisory and Resolution Authority) and the Autorité des… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 9:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 has announced the launch of its PEA (Share Savings Account), with no brokerage fees, to allow French people to “save and invest for the future while benefiting from tax treatment.” With its PEA offering, N26 allows French people “to invest in the largest European… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:30 am By Michael Wong  |  

French prosecutors said seven people have been indicted and placed in preventive detention over the kidnapping of a young Swiss man whose captors demanded a ransom to be paid in cryptocurrency. The victim, in his 20s, was abducted under undisclosed circumstances on Aug. 28 and… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Capital B  ($ALCPB), a French Bitcoin treasury firm that is listed on Euronext Growth exchange, says it now holds 2201 Bitcoin, having generated 1519.5% yield year to date. Total cost of the BTC is €201.5 million at approximately €91,568 per Bitcoin. Capital B claims to… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Spiko, a Paris-based platform providing access to tokenized money market funds, is partnering with Concordium in a move to eliminate the need for escrow in trade finance. According to a release, the Concordium partnership will address the current analog and outdated process to help firms… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 2:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator, has recently issued a series of critical updates aimed at safeguarding investors and ensuring the integrity of financial markets. These updates address unauthorized investment schemes, unregulated financial activities, and the oversight of asset management companies,… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares International Limited (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS), the European investment company specializing in digital assets with over $9 billion in assets under management, announced its French subsidiary, CoinShares Asset Management, received authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This authorisation positions CoinShares as the asset… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

While Europe has enacted defined rules for the digital asset sector, the challenge with bogus sites seeking to fleece the unsuspecting persists. The  Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French securities regulator, highlights this issue with regular updates to the “black list.” Today, the AMF… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger continues to solidify its position as a global enabler of digital asset security with various products, educational campaigns, and a partnership with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. These recent developments highlight the firm’s commitment to empowering users with secure,… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator, has released a series of reports and analyses that shed light on the evolving landscape of retail investment and asset management in 2025. These publications highlight shifting investor behaviors, particularly across gender and age groups,… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 3:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Qonto has filed for a banking license, according to a public statement. Qonto, a Fintech that is already serving more than 600,000 SMEs and freelancers in eight different countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, and Austria. Qonto is currently operating under… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward expanding its footprint in Europe, OKX, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially launched a fully regulated centralized crypto exchange in France. Announced by Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, this milestone marks a strategic advancement in the company’s mission… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 4:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Stripe and TrueLayer are partnering on Pay by Bank in Germany and France. According to a release, the initiative builds upon the success the two firms had in the UK. By offering Pay by Bank, users can access a streamlined and more effective payment process… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Belgian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the local operations of Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a French payments processing company, following serious allegations of money laundering. The probe comes in response to claims that the firm may have facilitated illicit financial activities through its Belgian… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the $99.3bn private markets business of Schroders, announces the appointment of Jérôme Hamelin as Head of Real Estate, France. Based in Paris, Jérôme Hamelin will take “charge of real estate activities related to offices, logistics, and retail.” In these areas, he will be… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking, and Retail Investment published its 2024 Annual Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of financial regulation in France. Simultaneously, the AMF released research… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, the programmable financial services company, introduced over 15 updates for French businesses, many of which leverage AI and stablecoins. These announcements were made at Stripe Tour Paris, the company’s annual conference in France, which “brought together 500 founders, developers, and enterprise leaders.” French businesses… Read More