French Government Bank Makes Bold $27M Crypto Investment Push
France's state-owned Bpifrance bank announces plans to invest €25 million in early-stage cryptocurrency projects with French connections. The landmark move, backed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, focuses on DeFi, staking, and AI applications while aiming to boost France's blockchain competitiveness.
France Takes Bold Step with €25M Crypto Investment Fund to Boost Local Blockchain Innovation
France's state-owned Bpifrance bank launches €25M fund to invest directly in local cryptocurrency projects before exchange listings. The strategic initiative aims to retain talent and strengthen France's position in digital assets while maintaining European technological sovereignty.
France Takes Bold Step into Crypto: State Bank Launches $27M Digital Asset Fund
Bpifrance, France's state investment bank, unveils a €25 million fund focused on early-stage cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. The strategic initiative aims to bolster domestic digital asset innovation while operating within European regulations, targeting areas like DeFi, tokenization and AI applications.
Ledger Co-Founder and Wife Rescued After Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Plot
David Balland, co-founder of Ledger hardware wallet company, and his wife were safely freed following their abduction from their French home. The incident highlights growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency industry as executives increasingly become targets for physical attacks and ransom demands.