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France Sets June 30 MiCA License Deadline
France set a June 30 MiCA license deadline, forcing crypto firms to win approval or wind down as the EU passporting grace period closes.
Spain Arrests Ledger Kidnapping Suspect
Spain arrested a suspect in the 2025 kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland, giving French investigators a fresh lead in the case.
France Debuts First Blockchain Native IPO
France launches what is described as the first blockchain-native IPO, with ST Group listing on Lise and trading set to open later today.
Ledger Founder Kidnap Suspect Arrested
French police arrested a suspect in Ledger co-founder David Balland's kidnapping, sharpening focus on crypto founders' rising physical security risks.
France's First On Chain IPO Starts April 9
France's ST Group starts a fully on-chain IPO on April 9 via Lise, testing whether tokenized securities can power regulated capital markets.
BNP Paribas Lists 6 Crypto ETNs in France
BNP Paribas will list six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs in France on Monday, giving retail investors regulated crypto exposure via standard securities accounts.
France $1M Bitcoin Robbery: Knife-Wielding ‘Fake Cops’ Force Couple to Hand Over Crypto
France probes $1M Bitcoin robbery after knife-wielding fake police forced a couple to transfer crypto at home, highlighting self-custody risks for holders.
Fake Police Raid in France Forces Couple to Hand Over $1M in Bitcoin
Fake police raiders in France on Monday forced a couple near Paris to transfer €900,000 ($1M) in Bitcoin in a home invasion, highlighting wrench attacks.
France Approves EDF Data Center Sale to U.S. Bitcoin Miner—But Imposes Strict Sovereignty Safeguards
France okays EDF data center and cloud sale to U.S. Bitcoin miner Mara, but enforces strict sovereignty rules to keep control, data and security in France.