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09.05 / 19:23

CEO Racing Eurazeo’s first female CEO Virginie Morgon on why she’s pulling ‘all the levers’ on ESG

From the top floor of private equity firm Eurazeo’s headquarters, discreetly tucked away in the chic 17th arrondissement in the west of Paris, you can just about make out the wrought iron gates of the Parc Monceau.

09.05 / 13:41

CEO Racing Eurazeo CEO Virginie Morgon on why she’s pulling ‘all the levers’ on ESG

09.05 / 12:55

Adoption Africa Bitcoin Quelle surprise: Central African bank scolds the CAR for Bitcoin adoption

The governor of the Bank of Central African States (Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, BEAC) has issued a scathing letter to the Central African Republic (CAR) regarding the country’s adoption of cryptocurrencies.

07.05 / 21:03

Fine Moscow fine-tunes Victory Day parade in midst of Ukraine invasion

In the midst of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been putting the final touches to rehearsals for its Victory Day parade in Moscow.

07.05 / 13:21

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated for second term in office

French President Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated for a second term during a ceremony on Saturday at the Elysée presidential palace.

07.05 / 12:35

business Adoption Binance Europe Binance reportedly halts crypto derivatives service in Spain

Binance stands as one of the most persistent crypto exchanges when it comes to gaining regulatory approval and operational licenses from regulators across the world. In this effort to operate as a fully licensed financial institution, the exchange has stopped offering it's crypto derivatives services in Spain as it reportedly awaits approval from the Spanish regulator, Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV).

07.05 / 11:33

European Union Rescuers look for victims after Cuba hotel explosion kills 22

Rescuers in Cuba’s capital searched through the night in rubble, trying to find more victims of an explosion that killed at least 22 people and injured dozens at a luxury hotel that once hosted dignitaries and celebrities, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z

07.05 / 11:03

European Union Sinn Fein looks set for historic Northern Ireland election win

Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party, is on course to win the most seats in Northern Ireland in a historic first on Friday evening, according to partial results.

07.05 / 11:03

European Union Ukraine war live: Conflict taking 'heavy toll' on Russian units, says UK intel

Efforts are still ongoing to rescue civilians trapped for weeks in a Mariupol steel plant with at least 50 more evacuated on Friday. Meanwhile the US has promised another $150 million military aid package to Ukraine.

07.05 / 00:13

abortion rights Ukraine war: False claims spread about military movements in Poland and Finland

Online misinformation about the armies of Poland and Finland has circulated online amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

07.05 / 00:09

European Union abortion rights France's left-wing parties agree on legislative alliance

France's left-wing parties have formed a historic agreement to create a new union ahead of the June legislative elections.

06.05 / 19:27

Europe Drugs abortion rights Record quantities of cocaine seized in Europe, EU agencies warn

Record quantities of cocaine are being seized in Europe as the market expands, two European agencies warned on Friday.

05.05 / 14:55

cryptocurrency Binance CEO Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Registers With France's Market Regulator

In March, Binance gained licenses from Dubai and Bahrain.

05.05 / 13:07

Binance regulation Exchange After Binance Secures French License, New Hires Underway, Hopes for New Permits

After securing the right to offer its services in the French market, major crypto exchange Binance plans to hire up to 250 employees in France and hopes this new license will help expand in other markets too.

05.05 / 12:07

Aware Gap coinbase Bitcoin Coinbase: 33% of UK consumers have purchased cryptocurrency

A significant jump from 29% in October 2021, this Coinbase Pulse survey also revealed that a staggering 64% plan to increase their holdings by buying more, and 23% will diversify into new currencies, as awareness and ownership become par for the course. Coinbase highlights that while historically a knowledge gap has permeated the investment space, 13% of respondents stated that they had a good understanding of traditional investment assets such as property or stocks and shares.

05.05 / 10:15

Health France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance

France's left-wing parties are on the verge of joining forces ahead of the upcoming legislative elections in an effort to counter newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

05.05 / 09:47

Binance Binance chooses Paris as its European trading hub

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is planting a foot in Paris as it seeks to establish itself as a regulated financial player.

05.05 / 02:03

Blockchain cryptocurrency Binance Bitcoin regulatory approval regulatory Crypto exchange Binance gets French regulatory approval, eyes Paris as regional hub in Europe

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered with France's market regulator, Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet on Wednesday, advancing the company's plan to make Paris its European base.

05.05 / 01:37

Twitter Art coinbase Mobile Games Nifty News: Louis Vuitton and Johnnie Walker dabble in Web3

This week's Nifty News sees the arrival of Louis Vuitton to the nonfungible token (NFT) gaming scene, Johnnie Walker's entry into Web3 and Elon Musk's apparent embrace of Bored Ape Yacht Club.

05.05 / 00:11

Binance regulation Financial France’s financial authority approves Binance's registration as digital asset service provider

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s authority responsible for regulating the financial market, has granted Binance’s registration to provide crypto-related services in the country.

04.05 / 21:07

Provident Binance Digital CEO Bitcoin Grant regulatory approval regulatory France becomes first big European nation to grant crypto giant Binance regulatory approval

Binance has been granted approval from regulators to operate its cryptocurrency exchange in France.

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