BNP Paribas
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financeSwift Enlists 17 Major Banks for Blockchain Payment Ledger Test
Swift's new blockchain ledger will enable 24/7 cross-border payments using tokenized deposits, with major banks preparing for live testing.
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techBNP Paribas Restricts Claude AI Access in Asia Amid Export Controls
BNP Paribas joins Goldman Sachs in blocking Anthropic’s Claude models for Asian staff, citing US export controls and data security compliance.
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financeDOJ Drops Halkbank Criminal Case With Zero Financial Penalties
The Justice Department dismissed criminal charges against Turkey's Halkbank via a deferred prosecution agreement requiring no fines, sparking market gains and congressional criticism over Iran sanctions evasion.
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techBNP Paribas and Mistral AI Join Forces to Counter AI-Powered Cyber Threats
BNP Paribas partners with Mistral AI to defend against advanced AI cybersecurity threats, leveraging a multi-year agreement.
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cryptoEuropean Banks Select Fireblocks for MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin
A consortium of 12 European banks will use Fireblocks' infrastructure for a new euro stablecoin, aiming to reduce dollar reliance and meet MiCA regulations by 2026.
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financeFrance Shifts Stance: Calls for More Euro Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits
France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure now advocates for euro-pegged stablecoins and encourages banks to explore tokenized deposits, signaling a policy evolution.
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techMistral AI Raises $830M for European GPU Infrastructure
French AI startup Mistral secures major funding to build sovereign computing capacity outside U.S. cloud dominance.
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financeBNP Paribas Launches Crypto ETNs for French Retail Investors
France's largest bank introduces Bitcoin and Ether ETNs to retail clients, expanding digital asset access under MiFID II regulations.