Gate News message, April 10, Denis Beau, Deputy Governor of the Banque de France, called for limiting the use of stablecoins in payments under the framework of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), especially stablecoins pegged to currencies other than the euro. French regulators are strengthening oversight of crypto assets from multiple directions.

French banking analyst Kit Juckes issued a report stating that if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged this year, the U.S. dollar will fluctuate. The market expects G10 central banks to raise rates, but Sweden’s economic growth forecast is only slightly higher than that of the United States, which limits the dollar’s appreciation. If the Federal Reserve cuts rates, the dollar could fall.

Gate News, March 30, French listed company Capital B raised $3.03 million through a common stock subscription to buy more BTC. This round of financing included participation from Blockstream and UTXO Management, both under Adam Back.

France’s BNP Paribas announces the launch of 6 crypto-asset-linked ETNs, offering investors an indirect way to allocate to assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. These ETNs comply with the MiFID II regulatory framework and will be available for subscription to French clients in 2026.

French President Macron will deliver a speech at the Paris Blockchain Week, becoming the first sitting G7 head of state to speak at a digital asset conference. He will outline the strategic priorities for shaping European digital sovereignty, emphasizing the development of stablecoins and the digital euro, as well as the establishment of related regulatory frameworks. This marks France's leadership position in the European digital finance sector.

Gate News reports that on March 26, French President Emmanuel Macron will attend and speak at Paris Blockchain Week, held at the Louvre Caroussel from April 15 to 16, 2026. The speech will cover three main topics: the adoption of stablecoins and digital assets, and Europe's role in the institutional digital economy. Additionally, senior French government officials actively involved in shaping MiCA (EU Crypto Asset Market Regulation), stablecoin regulation, and European digital infrastructure policies will also attend the event.

Gate News reports that on March 17, French company Capital B raised 3 million euros through warrant financing, with investors including TOBAM and UTXO Management. The funds will be used to accelerate its Bitcoin reserve strategy. This financing is expected to add approximately 36 BTC. If all related plans are executed, the company's potential Bitcoin holdings could reach approximately 2,880 BTC. This move is the latest example of enterprises continuously incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets, demonstrating that corporate Bitcoin reserve strategies continue to expand.

Gate News reports that on March 17, French listed companies Capital B, TOBAM, and UTXO Management jointly completed a 3 million euro financing round. At the same time, the three parties adjusted the conversion prices of the A-03, A-04, and A-05 convertible bonds subscribed by TOBAM to accelerate the implementation of the bitcoin treasury company strategy. Upon completion of this transaction, the company is expected to additionally hold approximately 36

French police arrested two minors and a 35-year-old man on March 16th for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery targeting cryptocurrency holders on March 10th. The case involves two robbery and theft incidents. Police deployed approximately 100 armed officers in pursuit and recovered stolen goods. All three individuals have been charged.