Banque de France

Crypto custody company Fireblocks on Friday announced its acquisition of BlockFold, a smart contract development and consulting firm, in a deal valued at $10 million that seeks to amplify the former's' capabilities in the realm of tokenization. As the digital transformation of financial...

The Banque de France has concluded that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) could enhance cross-border payments, settlement finality, and security for a wide array of financial assets. This conclusion comes after conducting several tests using crypto-powered technologies. The...

French yields stayed at ultra-low levels as France auctioned debt Monday. The nation saw its debt yields remain negative on all three auctioned maturities: three, six and twelve months. An apparent flight to safety was seen at the auction. The yield on the 3-month bills remained at a record low -0...