June 5, 2025

France

Home France
Crypto

24-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Masterminding Several High-Profile Crypto Kidnappings in France: Report

  • June 4, 2025

The suspected mastermind behind a string of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France has reportedly been arrested in Morocco. According to a new Barron’s report, Moroccan law enforcement apprehended Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man, after an Interpol red notice was issued for him by French authorities over kidnapping allegations. France has been

Read More
Crypto

Crypto crime spills over from behind the screen to real-life violence

  • May 28, 2025

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man says he was tortured for weeks in a New York townhouse. Another in Paris was held for ransom and his finger cut off. A couple in Connecticut were carjacked, beaten and thrown into a van. All, authorities allege, were victims tied to cryptocurrency-related crimes that have spilled out from

Read More
Investment

Macron announces €20B of fresh foreign investment amid economic turmoil – POLITICO

  • May 19, 2025

Despite transatlantic tensions, several U.S. groups are expected to announce major investment projects, including logistics group Prologis, which will invest around €6.4 billion in new logistics facilities and data centers, and Amazon (€300 million). British digital bank Revolut will also invest €1 billion and ask French authorities for a banking license, while Spanish telecom infrastructure

Read More
Crypto

French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Entrepreneur

  • May 5, 2025

French prosecutors said on Monday that the police had arrested seven people over the weekend in connection with the kidnapping of the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, adding that the captive had been freed. In a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said it had been informed on Thursday that a man had been kidnapped in

Read More
Crypto

French State-Owned Bank Rolls Out $27,000,000 Initiative To Invest in Crypto Projects: Report

  • March 30, 2025

A state-backed bank in France is reportedly launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to invest in crypto projects. According to a new report from Bloomberg, French government-owned bank Bpifrance – which has nearly $110 billion in assets under its management – is rolling out a $27 million crypto venture fund to invest in digital asset startups. Not

Read More
French employee suspected of spying for Algeria
Finance

French employee suspected of spying for Algeria

  • March 13, 2025

French prosecutors have placed a finance ministry employee under formal investigation on suspicion of spying for Algeria, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Thursday, at a time of mounting political tensions between France and its former colony. The employee is accused of handing details on Algerian asylum seekers, including known opponents of the incumbent

Read More
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. View more
Accept
Decline