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France faces $9.4B crypto tax reporting test: Chainalysis

Chainalysis estimates France had $9.4 billion in potentially taxable crypto activity as DAC8 reporting expands in 2027.

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French couple tied up in home as armed attackers demand crypto transfers

A couple in the southern French city of Alès have been tied up and threatened for more than two hours by two armed intruders who demanded cryptocurrency transactions before fleeing as police arrived. According to local media reports, the attack…

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French couple kidnapped in alleged Bitcoin extortion plot

A French couple has been kidnapped from their home in Rion-des-Landes in an alleged crypto extortion attack that left the man injured and led to two arrests. Actu Landes reported on Aug. 20 that several people entered the couple’s home…

Aug 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM UTC

Revolut wins French banking licence, creates second EU banking hub

Revolut has secured a full banking licence in France, creating its second banking entity in the European Union as the fintech prepares to move more than 30 million Western European customers onto a Paris-based operation. The European Central Bank’s Governing…

Aug 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM UTC

Crypto kidnapping in London ends with five convictions

Two French crypto investors have been held captive in London for more than 52 hours in a kidnapping and extortion case that ended with five men convicted after the victims were forced to transfer $30,000 in cryptocurrency. The Daily Mail,…

Aug 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM UTC

Polymarket takes France to court after regulators block website

Polymarket has announced a French court challenge five days after regulators ordered internet providers to block the platform over gambling-loss and market-manipulation concerns. Reuters reported on July 22 that the crypto-based prediction market intends to contest the National Gambling Authority’s…

Jul 22, 2026 at 6:34 PM UTC

Capital B plans 10-for-1 reverse stock split for September

Capital B plans a 10-for-1 reverse stock split in September, reducing its share count as the Bitcoin treasury company targets institutions.

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Jul 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM UTC

French police bust $1.8M crypto villa scam targeting wealthy couple

French police have arrested two suspected fraudsters accused of stealing about $1.8 million in cryptoassets from a wealthy couple during a fake villa sale after a year-long investigation. According to French newspaper Var-Matin, French police from the Gassin–Saint-Tropez gendarmerie arrested…

Jul 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM UTC

France’s CACEIS nears deal for MiCA-licensed Meria

CACEIS is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire Meria as Crédit Agricole expands crypto custody, brokerage, and staking under MiCA.

Jul 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM UTC

France reports 77 crypto kidnapping and extortion cases in 2026

France reports 77 crypto-linked kidnapping and extortion cases this year as officials expand security plans and arrest about 200 suspects.

Jul 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM UTC

MiCA shake-up leaves five EU states with zero crypto licenses

EU MiCA licenses reach 244 as Germany and France lead rollout, while unlicensed crypto firms face July 1 service deadline.

Jun 30, 2026 at 5:07 AM UTC

France sets 2027 quantum encryption test as crypto watches

France will halt certification for products without quantum-safe encryption in 2027, pressuring crypto and key security vendors before 2030.

Jun 18, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC

Binance scrambles for France after Lagarde sinks Greek bid

Binance has been left relying on France as its last realistic route to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets license after its expected authorization bid in Greece reportedly stalled ahead of the European Union’s June 30 deadline. According to a report…

Jun 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM UTC