France is taking a major step in modernizing its financial markets with the launch of the Lightning Stock Exchange (Lise), a fully tokenized equity platform designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Backed by leading French banks and armed with a new regulatory license, Lise aims to bring blockchain efficiency to traditional stock listings and reshape how companies go public.
Gita Gopinath, former IMF Deputy Director, warns of a potential financial explosion. Driven by the euphoria around artificial intelligence, the current rally in US markets could, according to her, trigger an unprecedentedly violent global correction. At stake, up to $35 trillion in losses on global assets.
MrBeast no longer just hands out millions in cash in his videos: he would be preparing his own financial platform, combining mobile banking, crypto, and exclusive rewards. An ambitious project to turn his 445 million subscribers into users — and perhaps revolutionize fintech. We explain everything to you.
American regional banks plunge back into turmoil, reviving the specter of systemic instability. As markets react nervously, bitcoin retreats, but some already see it as an early sign. For players in the crypto sector, the asset anticipates a new liquidity crisis and upcoming monetary intervention.
While cryptos wreak havoc in pockets and ideas, Francophone Africa plays a digital card... but wouldn’t this revolution have a little hint of the euro?
In Brussels, a subtle power struggle is shaping the future of crypto regulation in Europe. France, at the forefront, intends to influence the implementation of the MiCA regulation and establish itself as the center of gravity for platform oversight. While the Union enters a critical phase of harmonization, Paris toughens its rhetoric and actions towards industry giants. Binance, a flagship among targeted exchanges, becomes a symbol of a strategic showdown.