The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will support it with technical expertise.
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CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French Central Bank
First Deputy Governor at Banque de France calls the central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.”
France, Singapore and Switzerland test cross-border CBDCs
Project Mariana was developed under the aegis of the Bank for International Settlements.
Binance still struggling to find banking partner in France: Report
The local subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange has suggested customers should convert all their fiat currency held on the exchange to crypto.
French telecom group invests millions in local AI industry
The French telecom group Iliad revealed it has purchased one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and plans to create an AI research lab in Paris, among other developments.
France launches a certificate for finfluencers, including crypto
The country has introduced a non-obligatory Responsible Influence Certificate for those promoting crypto.
Bitcoin gains traction in West Africa with educational drive
As anti-French sentiment rides high in West Africa, Bitique opens its doors, the “Bitcoin Mastermind” conference beckons and more nodes come online to verify the Bitcoin blockchain.
France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA
The amendments will become obligatory by January 1, 2024 and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration.
Agence France-Presse sues Elon Musk and X/Twitter over compensation for news
If the suit is successful, X/Twitter would have to turn over data in order for AFP to determine how much compensation it will seek.
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French privacy watchdog questions Worldcoin’s data collection method: Report
The French data protection agency CNIL said that it finds the legality of Worldcoin’s collection methods “questionable” as are its conditions for storing the data.
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