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France’s financial authority approves Binance’s registration as digital asset service provider
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s authority responsible for regulating the financial market, has granted Binance’s registration to provide crypto-related services in the country. In a Wednesday update, the AMF included Binance France SAS in its list of registered digital asset service providers in France. The registration was a step toward allowing the crypto exchange to provide crypto-related services in France including custodying assets, exchanging digital assets for other tokens or legal tender, and operating a digital asset platform. According to the AMF, registration requires checks to ensure “good repute and competence of the managers and beneficial owners” as well as compliance with regulations on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism. Bi...
Macron or Le Pen: What promise does each presidential candidate hold for crypto?
As France braces for the April 24 presidential election in a runoff, political pundits around the globe are making their bets. The choice is between the centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron and right-wing populist Marine Le Pen. Much of the political debate this time revolves around economics, but there is one indispensable part of it that is largely absent from the candidates’ electoral agendas: digital assets. While both have a record of public statements on matters related to crypto, neither Macron nor Le Pen seems to be likely to trigger any significant policy change with regard to the French digital economy. State of the art Despite the current administration’s notable efforts to embrace the IT industry, France is still, in many ways, not a particularly tech-friendly country. For ...
Crypto ‘en français’: ‘Cointelegraph France’ is now live
Cointelegraph is delighted to announce the launch of its French edition, Cointelegraph France, providing the latest cryptocurrency and blockchain news en français and marking another historic milestone in the publication’s global presence. Founded in 2013, Cointelegraph is the leading independent cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused publication covering news about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, nonfungible tokens (NFT), metaverse, decentralized finance and other emerging fintech trends. Apart from the main edition in English, Cointelegraph maintains 10 local versions, operating editions in multiple languages, including Arabic, Spanish, German, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Korean and Portuguese, managed by Cointelegraph VP of Global Operations Elijah Leyb. The new French edition is a joint ve...
France vs South Africa live stream: How to watch International friendlies for free
France will be hoping to extend their fine run of form with a win over South Africa in an international friendly this week. France vs South Africa live stream Click here to join Virgin Bet Sign up and deposit any amount into your Virgin Bet account Start watching France vs South Africa live stream at 20:15 GMT Disclaimer: Geo-restrictions apply. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify. T&Cs apply, 18+. Bet £10 Get £20 In Free Bets Claim Offer New members. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Click here for Rules...
France vs Ivory Coast live stream: How to watch international friendlies for free
France will be looking to continue their impressive run of form when they host Ivory Coast at the Stade Velodrome on Friday evening. How to watch France vs Ivory Coast live stream for free Sign up to Virgin Bet by clicking here Create an account by filling in your details Make a deposit into your account and follow the France vs Ivory Coast live stream Geo-restrictions apply. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify. T&Cs apply, 18+. Best Football Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register France vs Ivory Coast preview France are currently enjoying an impressive run of form, having won all their previous five encounters. They will enter Friday’s big clash on the back of a 2-0 victory over Finland in November the World Cup Qual...
Are NFTs an animal to be regulated? A European approach to decentralization, Part 1
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are constantly in the news. NFT platforms are springing up like mushrooms and champions are emerging, such as OpenSea. It is a real platform economy that is emerging, like those in which YouTube or Booking.com gained a foothold. But it is a very young economy — one that is struggling to understand the legal issues that apply to it. Regulators are starting to take an interest in the subject, and there is risk of a backlash if the industry does not regulate itself quickly. And, as always, the first blows are expected east of the Atlantic. In this first article devoted to the legal framework of NFTs, we will focus on the application of the digital asset regime and financial law to NFTs in France. In a second article, we will come back to the issues of liability and c...
Ice maidens: 10 first ascents by female mountaineers
In a world dominated by men, a select group of women have shattered the ice ceiling. Here we review some daring first ascents by female mountaineers I’ll be honest: it rankles to write the words ‘the first female’ to do such and such. It feels patronising, as if to say you weren’t good enough to play with the big boys but I’ll pat you on the head anyway. The truth is, of course, that being the first female to do something great is and should be an achievement. We in the western world have lived under a patriarchy for centuries; one that has undermined and undervalued women at every turn. The select few that have broken through deserve to be hailed as great. Today, we pay homage to 10 daring first ascents by female mountaineers. first ascents by female mountaineers: Specific pea...
Finland vs France preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
France will look to extend their lead at the top of their group with a win over Finland when the two sides meet in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides will meet on the 16th of November at 19:45 pm BST. France are currently four points clear at the top of their group and they will be confident of picking up a win away from home this week. They have been quite impressive in their last few outings and the away fans will be expecting a comfortable win. The visitors are currently unbeaten in the World Cup qualifiers and they will look to add to that run here. Meanwhile, Finland are second in the group and they will be hoping to pull off a win in front of their own fans and reduce the deficit with France here. They have beaten Bosnia and Kazakhstan in their last t...
France vs Kazakhstan preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
France will look to extend their lead at the top of Group D with a win over Kazakhstan when the two sides meet in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides will meet on the 13th of November at 19:45 pm BST. France are at the top of the qualifying group right now but they have not been at their best in recent months. The likes of Ukraine are breathing down their necks and they will be desperate to pick up a win here. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan have been in abysmal form in the World Cup qualifiers and they will be massive underdogs heading into this contest. They are undoubtedly the weakest team in Group D. France vs Kazakhstan team news France possible starting line-up: Lloris; Kounde, Upamecano, L. Hernandez; Pavard, Kante, Tchouameni, T. Hernandez; Griezmann; Mbappe, ...
Real-life hobbit houses that you can actually stay in
As travellers turn to nature in a post-pandemic world, we share 10 real-life hobbit houses that offer the perfect retreat It’s said that humans are one of the most adaptable species on the planet. We have settled the High Arctic and explored the deep sea, making homes in the unlikeliest places. When circumstances change drastically, as they did in 2020, we are able to adapt rapidly to a new way of living. In fact, our collective slowdown last year was so profound, we saw immediate effects on the natural world. These changes encouraged us to reflect on our way of life on an almost unprecedented scale with many of us vowing to live, eat and travel more sustainably once things returned to normal. Few of us are ready to give up luxury hotels altogether but more of us are opting for natur...
Belgium vs France preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Belgium takes on France in the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League and they will be looking to book their place in the finals of the competition with a win. The two sides meet on Thursday at 19:45 pm BST. Spain are in the finals of the nations league after beating Italy last time out and the likes of Belgium and France will be desperate to join them. Belgium vs France team news Roberto Martinez has a fully fit squad to choose from but France will be missing the likes of N’Golo Kante and Anthony Martial due to injuries. Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Boyata, Vertonghen; Castagne, Witsel, Tielemans, Carrasco; E. Hazard, De Bruyne; Lukaku France: Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernandez; Rabiot, Pogba, Tchouameni; Griezmann; Mbappe, Benzema Belgium vs France form guide The B...
Kylian Mbappe admits he wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he wanted to leave the French outfit during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and the Spanish club reportedly submitted multiple offers to sign the player. PSG were always adamant that the player would not leave during the summer and they managed to hold onto him eventually. Mbappe said (via GFFN): “I asked to leave, because from the moment where I did not want to extend, I wanted for the club to receive a transfer fee so that they could bring in a quality replacement. This club has given me a lot, I have always been happy, the 4 years IO have had here, and I still am. I said it early enough so that the club could react. I wanted everyone to come out of this stronger,...
