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France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In Review

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This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. France dropped a proposed self-custody reporting rule, Binance argued crypto’s next wave of users will come through payments and utility, and Canada’s AIMCo disclosed … Read more

France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate

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The article that established the duty for taxpayers to disclose the value and characteristics of their crypto funds held in self-custody was dropped during the last stages of the upcoming Fraud Law discussion. The law will now proceed without this measure. Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody … Read more

US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case

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A U.S. court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison for helping launder more than $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange. Prosecutors said the network used U.S. banks, shell companies, and crypto accounts to move criminal proceeds overseas. Key Takeaways: Authorities sentenced a French national to eight years for running a … Read more

France Charges 88 Over Crypto Kidnappings as Attacks Average One Every 2.5 Days in 2026

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French prosecutors have charged 88 people across 12 crypto-related kidnapping cases as France records 41 such attacks in 2026 alone, with the country now accounting for roughly 40% of all crypto ransom attacks across Europe. Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. More … Read more

ZachXBT Helped Freeze $800K After French Streamer’s Dad Was Kidnapped in Crypto Ransom Plot

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Crypto investigator ZachXBT has revealed he helped freeze approximately $800,000 in ransom funds after French streamer TeufeurS paid $2 million following the kidnapping of his father in Sarthe, France, in 2023. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT and Binance Security froze $800,000 of a $2 million crypto ransom paid after a 2023 kidnapping in France. The father of … Read more

A Hair Dryer May Have Gamed a Paris Weather Sensor for $34,000 on Polymarket

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Someone may have used a hair dryer near a Paris airport weather sensor to win $34,000 on the prediction market platform Polymarket, prompting France’s national meteorological service to file a criminal complaint. Key Takeaways: Météo France filed a complaint with Roissy airport gendarmerie after two CDG sensor anomalies on April 6 and April 15 aligned … Read more

Armed Men Steal $820K in Crypto From French Family in Ploudalmezeau Home Invasion

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Two hooded men armed with a pistol held a Brittany family hostage for more than three hours on April 20, 2026, forcing the transfer of approximately $820,000 in cryptocurrency before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Key Takeaways: Two armed men held a family hostage in Ploudalmezeau for over 3 hours, forcing a $820,000 crypto transfer … Read more

France Advances Law Mandating Self Custody Funds’ Disclosure

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Even when the DGFIP, France’s tax watchdog, has no way to verify the data submitted, the French National Assembly passed an article establishing that contributors should disclose funds over 5,000 € held in self-custody, affecting wallets like Metamask, Phantom, and even Ledger. Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly passed a bill forcing users to report … Read more

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

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ST Group will join the blockchain-based Lise exchange to fund industrial scaling and fulfill record order volumes. On April 2, 2026, Toulouse-based ST Group announced its upcoming listing on Lise, a specialized French stock exchange utilizing blockchain technology for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The subscription period for the aerospace component manufacturer begins on April … Read more

BNP Paribas Opens Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs for Retail Clients

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BNP Paribas opens regulated access to bitcoin and ethereum through ETNs, giving retail clients exposure via traditional securities accounts while advancing a broader institutional blockchain strategy. BNP Paribas Adds Crypto-Linked ETNs for Retail Investors Growing access to regulated crypto-linked instruments is reshaping how traditional investors engage with digital assets, as BNP Paribas Commercial Banking in … Read more

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