Stablecoins are a revolution, and Europe can't miss the moment
In an op-ed, Nicolas Colin and Marieke Flament, co-authors of Euro Stable Watch, argue that Europe can still develop significant euro-based stablecoins.
Smart contract: French court issues ground-breaking ruling
The Créteil court ruled that a developer involved in drawing up a "smart contract" on a blockchain cannot be held liable without proof of personal fault.
In an opinion piece, Sandy Peng (co-founder of Scroll) explains that integrating staking into Ethereum ETFs could boost these products, which have had a weaker start than Bitcoin ETFs.
Stablecoins are a strategic issue and the digital euro a paper tiger
In an opinion piece, Charles Aubert-Couturier and Stanislas Barthelemi, heads of crypto at KPMG France, warn against the European Union's strategy for the digital euro.
MiCA: in the face of French complexity, Malta establishes itself as a leader in Europe
While Malta has just granted the first MiCA licences (Bitpanda, OKX and Cryptocom), lawyer Arnaud Touati (Hashtag Avocats) is concerned that France could fall behind in this area.
Blockchain: is Switzerland in danger of falling behind?
In an opinion piece, Gabriel Jaccard, a lawyer and member of the Good Token Society, warns that the recent decisions by the Swiss authorities concerning stablecoins are threatening the country's a...
Bitcoin: a key geostrategic challenge for state sovereignty
For entrepreneur and investor François-Xavier Thoorens, bitcoin is becoming a major issue. He has launched a petition calling on France to set up a strategic reserve.
Tornado Cash: what the US judges' decision changes
A US appeals court has ruled that an immutable smart contract is not "property". In an opinion piece, lawyer William O'Rorke (ORWL) explains the changes brought about by this decision.
Bitcoin: a "normalisation" that continues to accelerate
In an opinion piece, Guillaume de la Tour (Crédit Agricole) looks back at the "Plan B" conference held in Lugano, which he believes marks the normalisation of bitcoin.
Staking: what legal qualification for what regulatory framework?
In a joint opinion piece, a number of lawyers and legal experts who are members of the Legal Blockchain & Crypto Association* discuss the legal nature of a rapidly expanding activity.
Erick de Moura (Cartesi): "Blockchain development is hard, it’s on us to make it easier"
In an opinion piece, the co-founder of Cartesi, which is a second-layer protocol on Ethereum (Layer 2), believes that the industry needs to collaborate more to make developers' work easier.
TOKEN2049 announces initial lineup for 2024 Singapore event
As the premier crypto conference in Asia, TOKEN2049 (September 18-19, 2024) aims to draw 20,000 attendees this year in Singapore. The Big Whale will be present.
Lawyer Emilien Bernard-Alzias (Simmons & Simmons) believes that, although certain points of MiCA are still unclear, this new regulation will have a considerable impact on the sector in the EU.
Aurore Galves Orjol: Stop being forgotten at the polls!
In an article for The Big Whale, independent candidate Aurore Galves Orjol calls for the legislative elections to take account of the issue of bitcoin.
The excesses of financial supervision threaten our democracies
In a lengthy op-ed, the Director of Strategy at Paymium reflects on the conviction of developer Alexey Pertsev (Tornado Cash) and the threat it poses to public freedoms.
Tornado Cash trial: the end of the illusion of decentralisation
Lawyer William O'Rorke (ORWL) looks back at the consequences of the Tornado Cash trial, which resulted in the conviction of developer Alexey Pertsev. Tribune.
Crypto regulation: how do you choose the right regime in Europe?
Even if MiCA is going to harmonise regulations in Europe, there are still certain differences between countries that some companies could take advantage of, as emphasised by lawyer Arnaud Touati, ...
If its volatility continues to fall, bitcoin could quickly become a genuine store of value, according to Yves Choueifaty, founding chairman of asset management company TOBAM.
International payments: the practical impact of blockchain
For Patrick Mollard, co-founder and CEO of Fipto, blockchain is a powerful lever for transformation, particularly in the world of international payments.
Relaxation of the Platypus hackers: criminal law powerless?
The Paris court has acquitted the suspects in the Platypus Finance hack. For lawyer Victor Charpiat (Kramer Levin), this decision is questionable for several reasons.
Tax returns: platforms must do more to help their customers
For Stéphanie Némarq-Attias, Partner at D&A Partners, the government's intention to force trading platforms to provide more information to their customers is a step in the right direction.
Euro digital: what lessons can we learn from the Swedish experience?
In an opinion piece, Nathalie Janson, Associate Professor at Neoma Business School, looks at what the ECB could learn from Sweden's earlier experiments with its E-krona.
In the space of a few weeks, the SEC has penalised two companies for selling NFTs, which are considered to be financial securities. A questionable decision, according to lawyer Ingrid-Mery Haziot.
Crypto: "Making a living from trading alone doesn't make you a professional!"
In an opinion piece, lawyer Margaux Frisque (D&A Partners) discusses the recent ruling that an investor who lives solely from trading is not necessarily a "professional".
TRIBUNE. For Claire Balva, an independent consultant, bitcoin is not a far-right technology, but a counter-power, particularly financial, that the left should seize upon.
With MiCA, the EU has gone some way towards regulation
TRIBUNE. For Dramane Meite, head of products at crypto investment firm Hashdex, MiCA regulations have enabled the European Union to position itself well in cryptos...
TRIBUNE. For Marieke Flament, CEO of the Near Foundation, only web3, with the decentralisation it allows, can counterbalance the power of artificial intelligence...
Bitcoin: a counter-intuitive solution to climate change
For Alexandre Stachtchenko, co-founder of Blockchain Partner, one of the advantages of the world's leading cryptocurrency is that it is available in limited quantities and therefore deflationary...
In an article for The Big Whale, the former French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs explains that, while Web3 needs more regulation, the European Union is not...
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