Polymarket Blocks French Users Amid Inquiry
The French regulator (ANJ) blocked Polymarket after trader “Théo” made $80 million betting on the 2024 US election, citing insider trading concerns. The French gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux, conducted an inquiry that resulted in the denial of access to Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, for users in France. The scandal involving a […]
Gemini Launches in France after VASP Registration
The next stage of Gemini’s European expansion began with the official start of operations in France. The business is taking advantage of France’s expanding cryptocurrency ecosystem and legislative support after registering as a Virtual Asset Service Provider earlier this year. According to a Gemini press statement, the move enables customers in France to register Gemini […]
Polymarket Faces French Ban Over Major US Election Bets
France’s ANJ may ban Polymarket after a $450M bet on the 2024 US election amid concerns about unlawful gambling and market manipulation. Polymarket, a crypto-powered prediction market, may soon face a ban from France’s gambling authority, ANJ, following a surge in bets on the 2024 U.S. presidential election. As prediction platforms gained global traction, Polymarket saw […]
Telegram CEO Faces New Investigation In France
The release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from detention may be delayed due to a new investigation in France into alleged serious acts of violence against his children. According to the most recent reports, The Telegram CEO is under investigation in France, which has sparked rumors that his release may be further delayed. Pavel Durov […]
France Issues Arrest Warrant for Telegram CEO’s Brother
France is also seeking to apprehend his brother, Nikolai Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, although his whereabouts remain unknown. Today, a new focus has emerged in response to the recent detention of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, in France. Nikolai Durov is the sibling of Pavel Durov and the co-founder of the Telegram application. […]