Bpifrance has announced a strategic investment of 25 million euros to support blockchain projects with a "strong French footprint." This initiative aims to strengthen France's position in the rapidly expanding global crypto industry.
Finally, the wall of distrust is crumbling. BoursoBank, the French giant of online banking, reaches a historic milestone by incorporating crypto ETPs into its offering. A notable turnaround for this subsidiary of Société Générale, which has long been distant towards digital assets. By partnering with CoinShares, the European leader in the sector, the platform breaks into the traditional world of finance. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP... These names now resonate in the portfolios of ordinary investors. One more step towards the normalization of cryptos? Much more: a silent revolution.
The Bank of France finds itself in 2024 facing an unprecedented financial situation with an operating loss of 17.7 billion euros. This loss, far from being anecdotal, highlights deep vulnerabilities within the European financial system, exacerbated by inflation, rising interest rates, and the management of public debts.
Normandy could soon host the first bitcoin mining farm in France, financed by the Sultanate of Oman. This unique project, at the intersection of energy, technological, and geopolitical issues, crystallizes French ambitions in the digital economy. At a time when energy sovereignty is becoming central, this initiative raises questions about the role that France wants to play in the global crypto ecosystem.
Paris Blockchain Week, the premier global event for blockchain professionals, reveals the first six headline speakers for its sixth edition, which will take place from April 8-10th, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre.
In response to the strategic urgency, France is changing course: to support its defense industry, the state is inviting citizens to invest at least 500 euros in a fund managed by Bpifrance. This unprecedented call for popular savings comes amid growing geopolitical tensions and accelerated rearmament, raising as many questions as it intrigues regarding the risks and ambitions of such a financial commitment.
A recent study reveals that all leaders of small and medium enterprises are now aware of cryptocurrencies, and more than a third personally invest in them, despite still limited professional adoption.
Tesla, once a star of the roads, is now heading towards the abyss: in France, outraged bosses and emptied fleets are signing the commercial death certificate of King Musk.
Buying a property without a significant down payment is an increasingly difficult challenge, especially for first-time buyers. While mortgage rates continue to exceed 3%, and new prices remain high despite the crisis, the government is expanding access conditions for zero-interest loans (PTZ) starting from April 1, 2025. This is a new initiative that pertains to two lesser-known schemes that allow purchasing a home at a lower cost and spreading out the acquisition.
As of March 17, 2025, Tisséo allows residents of Toulouse to pay for their bus, metro, tramway, and cable car tickets in cryptocurrency. This initiative, a first for a European transport network, aims to diversify payment methods and keep up with the evolution of financial practices.
As central banks around the world run out of steam in an endless race of monetary printing, François Asselineau, president of the UPR, proposes a radical shift: integrating 5 to 10% of Bitcoin into the reserves of the Bank of France. An idea that shakes traditional economic certainties and questions our relationship with sovereignty. Behind this proposal lies an undeniable observation: Bitcoin is not just a simple cryptocurrency, but a tool of resistance against the erosion of financial freedoms.
Durov flies to Dubai, leaving behind French justice. A stroke of genius or the last act before the fall? The crypto world holds its breath.
The European financial landscape has just undergone a major turning point with the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to lower its key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This measure does not go unnoticed in a context where access to mortgage credit remains a key issue for households and investors. This decrease could stimulate demand and reshape market dynamics, but observers remain divided on its actual impact.
The tax regimes for cryptocurrencies in France and Switzerland present significant differences. While Switzerland is known for its favorable tax conditions for private investors, France imposes a stricter taxation with a flat tax of 30% on capital gains realized. Here is a detailed comparison of the tax obligations in these two countries.
Nuclear energy and cryptocurrencies: an unlikely marriage? Marine Le Pen, a significant figure in the French political landscape, has shaken things up by linking these two worlds. During a visit to the Flamanville EPR, she outlined a vision where surplus nuclear electricity would power Bitcoin mining.
Access to mortgage credit is a key barometer of economic health and the purchasing power of households. After a drastic decline in lending volumes in 2023, the European Central Bank (ECB) has initiated a shift with its first rate cut. This decision, welcomed by the Governor of the Bank of France, François Villeroy de Galhau, is accompanied by a series of indicators that suggest a gradual recovery in the market. But is this upswing sustainable? And above all, will it be enough to permanently reverse the trend for borrowers and actors in the real estate sector?
The French justice system is currently facing a bitcoin fraud case of considerable magnitude, involving two Franco-Israelis accused of embezzling nearly 12 million euros. One of them, Julien-Daniel X., is being held in detention after being arrested in France during a ski trip. He claims to have been arrested solely because he is Israeli.
Between the requisitioned Livret A, lightly tapped fortunes, and a starving military budget, Manu juggles: finding billions without upsetting anyone, this is an art worthy of the French budget circus.
The Financial Markets Authority (AMF) now imposes new fees on licensed crypto service providers in France. This measure, established by decree No. 2025-169 of February 21, 2025, is likely to weigh heavily on a sector that is already heavily regulated by the European MiCA regulation.
The new real estate market has entered an unprecedented slowdown spiral. While access to homeownership remains a priority for many households, the production of new housing is at its lowest level in over 50 years. In 2024, only 59,000 new homes were put up for sale, a decrease of 50% compared to 2022. Thus, this crisis, much deeper than a simple cyclical slowdown, is the result of a combination of structural and economic factors. Rising construction costs, increasingly difficult financing, and the withdrawal of institutional investors are all elements that hinder a rapid recovery.
France votes on a budget, the French express distrust: 80% predict collapse, 61% no longer even hope for themselves.
Valletta, February 18, 2025 - OKX, a global leader in blockchain technology, announces today that it is among the first global cryptocurrency exchanges authorized under MiCA to offer its services throughout Europe.
The Paris Stock Exchange is going through a marked period of hesitation, facing a double challenge: the threats of a trade war from Donald Trump and the geopolitical developments surrounding Ukraine. On Monday, February 17, 2025, the CAC 40 shows a slight decrease of 0.03% at 8,176.47 points, reflecting the investors' caution in the face of these major issues.
France is going through a pivotal period. On one hand, public debt has reached historic highs, exceeding 3 trillion euros. On the other hand, a profound transformation of institutions is disrupting the traditional balance of the Fifth Republic.
Is the value of a property still based solely on its location? While the French market is undergoing its most significant correction in decades, the dynamics of the sector seem to be reversing. After a sharp price drop in 2024, the year 2025 is set to be one of profound transformation for the market. From major metropolitan areas to medium-sized cities, from deserted offices to less accessible housing, a shift is taking place, driven by an unprecedented economic and regulatory context. Amid rising interest rates, tighter credit, and new environmental requirements, real estate must rethink its fundamentals.
The economic divide between the French is widening as wealth concentrates in the hands of a tiny minority. At a time when the debate over tax justice is raging, a recent study by the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) paints a picture of the 0.1% of the wealthiest French citizens, revealing an increasingly marked fracture with the rest of the population. Who are these 74,500 households that make up this financial elite? What are their incomes, the structure of their wealth, and how has their situation evolved over the past few decades?
The French are borrowing less and less, an unprecedented trend that raises numerous questions about the country's economic dynamics. For the past six years, the contraction of the credit market reflects both the caution of households and the structural difficulties in real estate and consumption. The rate of credit holdings has fallen to its lowest level in over thirty years, a situation that even exceeds the shockwave caused by the subprime crisis in 2008. However, the first signs of a rebound in 2025 are emerging, fueled by a gradual improvement in households' financial situations.
In an era where artificial intelligence is emerging as an essential strategic lever, France is preparing to host one of the most ambitious projects in Europe: the construction of a campus dedicated to AI supported by the United Arab Emirates. With an announced investment between 30 and 50 billion euros, this initiative represents a significant advance in the international competition for technological sovereignty and computing power. Behind this announcement lies a clear objective: to make France a European hub for artificial intelligence, thanks to cutting-edge infrastructure capable of competing with American and Chinese giants.
The social network X, formerly Twitter, is once again under judicial investigation in France. On January 12, Deputy Eric Bothorel alerted the Paris prosecutor's office about the algorithms of Elon Musk's platform, suspected of manipulation. This investigation follows several ongoing legal actions against the platform.
Tesla, once the king of electric roads, sees its empire wobble: Europe turns away, Musk slips, and the competition hits the gas. Is the future without him?