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Binance CEO Zhao Says EU's Proposed Crypto Rules Are Fantastic But Strict
Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week Paris, Changpeng Zhao also said the French city is probably "the financial hub for crypto" in Europe and a larger part of the world.

New French Bill Could Give Authorities Powers to Seize Crypto Assets
The country joins the U.K. in seeking to ensure authorities can get their hands on crypto linked to criminal activities.

Zuckerberg’s Horizon Worlds Teaser Lacks Creativity: Sandbox Co-Founder
Sandbox Co-Founder Sebastien Borget reacts to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of a new Horizon Worlds release in France and Spain, where the Meta CEO was mocked online for posting a screenshot of his digital avatar standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. Borget adds, “it seems he doesn’t make anyone dream about possibilities” for the metaverse.

Facebook Parent Meta Mocked Online After New Horizon Worlds Rollout
Meta's launch of "Horizon Worlds" in Spain and France this week has been mocked online, after CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his avatar from the platform that revealed graphics of a questionable quality. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in Meta's virtual ambitions and whether it's paying off.

Crypto Exchange Luno Wins Regulator Registration in France
The AMF registration allows the CoinDesk sister company to custody digital assets, facilitate their purchase, sale and exchange, and operate a trading platform for them.

French Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Committee as Legal Questions Loom
A new Senate grouping is needed to educate lawmakers about the risk of crime using virtual assets, the Centrist Union’s Nathalie Goulet told CoinDesk.

CoinShares Completes Napoleon Acquisition, Can Now Promote Products Across EU
The deal was subject to approval by France's AMF, which was granted on June 28.

‘Crypto Dad’ Chris Giancarlo Knighted by French Government
The former chief of the U.S. CFTC and avowed crypto advocate was recognized by French President Emmanuel Macron in part for embracing “crypto finance.”

Blockchain Analytics Firm Kaiko Raises $53M Series B Led by Eight Roads Amid Bear Market
The investment will enable Kaiko to further strengthen its institutional data products and infrastructure, it said.

Flowdesk Raises $30M to Expand Market-Making Services
The French company will boost its flagship product to provide liquidity fund management services to cryptocurrency issuers.
