French Bitcoin Treasury Leader Snaps up 580 BTC, Delivers Record 709.8% Yield

March 27, 2025 Bitcoin.com

The Blockchain Group snapped up 580 BTC for €47.3 million, boasting a 709.8% BTC Yield YTD as it cements its role as Europe’s Bitcoin treasury leader. French Blockchain Giant Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Unlocks 709.8% Yield The Blockchain Group, based in Puteaux, France, and listed on Euronext Growth Paris, announced March 26 that it acquired […]

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Toulouse City Pioneers Crypto-Powered Public Transport in Europe

March 24, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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According to several reports, Toulouse became the first city in France to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for subway and public transport payments starting March 17, 2025, as part of a broader initiative to modernize transit systems. Europe’s First: Toulouse Metro Adopts Bitcoin Payments Toulouse’s public transport operator, Tisséo, launched cryptocurrency payments for metro, bus, […]

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Passport Returned by French Authorities

March 16, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The TON Foundation has announced the return of Pavel Durov‘s passport by French authorities, allowing him the freedom to leave the country at his discretion. This development is viewed by the foundation as a significant resolution for Durov, the founder of Telegram, which boasts nearly a billion users globally. The foundation expressed its ongoing commitment […]

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France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy

March 5, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid France remains opposed to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine, warning that such a […]

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Binance Faces French Probe Over Alleged Money Laundering and Fraud

January 29, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to drug trafficking across the EU. Complaints from users who claimed financial losses and misleading information triggered […]

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Binance Under Investigation in France for Money Laundering, Tax Fraud and Other Charges: Report

January 28, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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The world’s largest crypto exchange is facing a new investigation into what the company calls “old” allegations in France. According to a new Reuters report, French authorities are investigating charges of money laundering in connection with drug trafficking against Binance. Said an unnamed Binance spokesperson to Reuters, “Binance fully denies the allegations and will vigorously […]

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French Authorities Rescue Ledger Co-Founder and His Wife After Both Were Kidnapped for Crypto Ransom: Report

January 25, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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French authorities have reportedly rescued the co-founder of hardware wallet firm Ledger and his wife after they were kidnapped and held for ransom. According to a new article by The New York Times, Dave Balland and his wife were abducted from their home in France earlier this week by bad actors who then contacted another […]

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Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapped and Released After Intense Rescue Mission

January 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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David Balland was found alive on Wednesday evening after a harrowing two-day manhunt conducted by France’s elite police tactical unit Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale (GIGN). David Balland Rescued After Two-Day Manhunt Ledger co-founder David Balland was rescued late Wednesday evening after being kidnapped on Tuesday in the small French town of Vierzon by […]

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French Bybit Users Face Service Shutdown—Withdrawals End in Weeks

December 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Crypto exchange Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services for French users starting Jan. 8, 2025, citing regulatory changes, urging users to withdraw assets promptly to avoid disruptions. Bybit to End Withdrawals in France Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will no longer provide withdrawal and custody services to users in France, starting […]

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Crypto market cap hits $3.1T high, could soon surpass France’s GDP

November 12, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Crypto market cap hits .1T high, could soon surpass France’s GDP

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If the crypto market were a country, it would be the eighth largest in GDP terms behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, India, the United Kingdom and France.

Crypto market capitalization has reached a new all-time high of $3.12 trillion — and is now close to surpassing France’s gross domestic product (GDP).

On Nov. 11, total crypto market capitalization soared 7% over 24 hours, due mainly to a sudden surge in Bitcoin, which rallied to $89,500.

If the crypto market were a country, it would be the eighth largest in GDP terms behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, India, the United Kingdom and France.

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