France DeFi liability is at the center of a new proposal from French authorities seeking changes to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. In a joint response published Wednesday, France’s Treasury, AMF, central bank and ACPR said crypto-asset service…
Will France stablecoin tax hit Bitcoin swaps in 2027?
France stablecoin tax plans moved forward after the National Assembly adopted amendment I-3898 as part of the 2027 budget process. The measure would remove the current tax deferral for certain crypto-to-crypto transactions when investors receive MiCA-compliant stablecoins, making gains taxable…
Will France crypto tax hit Bitcoin to stablecoin swaps?
France crypto tax proposals moved forward after the National Assembly approved an amendment that could change how some digital asset transactions are taxed from 2027. The approved measure targets certain crypto-to-stablecoin swaps and would treat gains as taxable even when…
France crypto tax proposal targets stablecoin swaps in 2027
France crypto tax proposals moved forward this week after the National Assembly Finance Committee approved measures covering stablecoin swaps, crypto losses and unrealized gains tied to some departures from the country. One amendment would treat conversions into fiat-pegged stablecoins as…
France orders Polymarket block for online access now
France has moved ahead with a Polymarket block after the country’s gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access to the platform. The Autorité nationale des jeux said prediction websites fall under illegal gambling rules and that Polymarket does…
Is France raising legal risks around crypto passporting?
France’s financial regulator has warned that crypto passporting under the EU’s MiCA framework may create weak points in oversight, raising the risk of firms exploiting lighter rules in certain jurisdictions. The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) says it may even…
French Community Looks to Blockchain Voting to Settle Road Project
A small French community is looking to leverage the power of the Blockchain to vote in consultation for a long awaited road project. The commune of Verneuil-sur-Seine is seeking consensus for a long awaited 50-year old road project that is…
French Startup to Relaunch Crypto Payments Service in 5,200 Tobacco Shops
French crypto startup Keplerk will be re-launching its service to accept Bitcoin payments in over 5,200 tobacco shops in the country. The French startup had suspended this crypto service less than two months after its launch back in January, but…
France to Encourage EU Member States to Adopt its Crypto Regulations
France is reportedly going to go on a charm offensive on other European countries in a bid to convince them to adopt crypto regulations similar to her own. French minister of the economy and finance, Bruno Le Maire, reportedly stated…