French Lawmaker Signs Petition to Allow Central Bank to Buy and Hold Bitcoin

French Lawmaker Signs Petition to Allow Central Bank to Buy and Hold BitcoinA French parliament member has signed a petition to amend the laws to enable the central bank of France to buy and hold bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. The petition urges lawmakers to urgently consider the matter, warning that not owning bitcoin will put France “in a financially weak position within 5-10 years.” Petition […]

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France Approves New Cryptocurrency Measures to Fight Anonymous Transactions

France Approves New Cryptocurrency Measures to Fight Anonymous TransactionsThe French council of ministers has approved a series of new measures to combat the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions. Anonymous accounts are banned at crypto exchanges which must now impose stricter know-your-customer requirements. France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says the changes are necessary to fight against terrorism financing. France Tightens Crypto Surveillance France’s Council […]

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