The French AI startup Mistral AI closed a funding round worth around $415 million as it strives to be the EU’s rival to OpenAI and accelerates the EU AI race.
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Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum
The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for Eligible Green Activities (ESG) investments.
Crypto ownership in Canada slips in 2023, but average value of holdings rose
Only 34% of Canadians still believe that crypto “will play a key role in the future,” though the number of those able to give a basic definition of digital currencies has risen slightly.
Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’
Amnesty’s secretary general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act.
Dutch exchange Bitvavo cleared to operate in France
Netherlands cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo is slowly expanding its reach after gaining regulatory approval in Austria and France.
Crypto is second most popular investment asset in France: Survey
The survey was conducted at the request of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the spring of 2023.
Institute for blockchain and crypto research opens in France
The Institute of Crypto-Assets held a formal opening at the Léonard de Vinci center in the business district just outside of Paris.
G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report
The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology.
Binance France director resigns, adding to list of exits from crypto exchange
Stéphanie Cabossioras is at least the tenth senior executive to depart the crypto exchange this year.
French regulator sees DeFi as ‘disintermediated,’ not ‘decentralized’
The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution concluded its consultation on the regulation of DeFi.