SecurityFrance: 41 Crypto Kidnappings in 2026 - Government Announces New Measures
France recorded 41 crypto-related kidnappings in the first 3.5 months of 2026. Minister Berger at Paris Blockchain Week promised a serious new protection plan.
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InstitutionalLegal & General Tokenizes £50B Liquidity Funds via Calastone and Ethereum
Legal & General has tokenized £50B in liquidity funds via Calastone on Ethereum. Authorized investors can now buy, hold and transfer fund shares on blockchain.
StablecoinsSix EU Banks Are Launching Stablecoins and MiCA Made It Happen
ING, BBVA, BNP Paribas and Societe Generale launch stablecoins under MiCA. USDC in the EU up 109% in six months. Chainalysis projects $719 trillion by 2035.
RegulationBank of France Calls for Tougher MiCA Rules on Dollar Stablecoins
Banque de France pushes for stricter MiCA limits on non-euro stablecoins holding 98% of the market, plus new self-custody reporting rules in France.
SecurityOperation Atlantic Freezes $12M in Crypto Phishing Funds
Operation Atlantic froze over $12M in crypto phishing funds in March 2026. 20,000+ victims identified. US, UK, Canada and Binance joined forces.
InstitutionalBNP Paribas Opens Crypto ETN Access for Retail Clients
France's largest bank BNP Paribas opens access to 6 BTC and ETH ETNs for retail clients. Launch details and the bank's broader crypto strategy.
RegulationECB: DeFi Protocols Too Centralized for MiCA
ECB studied governance of Aave, Uniswap, MakerDAO, and Ampleforth. Top 100 addresses control 80%+ of tokens - protocols may lose MiCA exemption.
InstitutionalAmundi Launches $100M Tokenized Fund on Ethereum and Stellar
Europe's largest asset manager Amundi launches $100M tokenized SAFO fund on Ethereum and Stellar blockchains, powered by Chainlink for on-chain NAV.
UkraineNSSMC Presents Crypto Market Regulation Plan
Ukraine's NSSMC unveiled its crypto regulation roadmap: Travel Rule, CARF standard, and restrictions on Russian-linked firms entering the market.