Sink or Swim: Bitcoin's Progress in France
The French Senate recently published a report on bitcoin which warned that a continued focus on the digital currency's risks could distract from its true potential, especially its "nearly inexistent" transaction fees and robust security. Though the document calls for some level of state regulation, it seems fair to say that the French government's approach to bitcoin is becoming increasingly positive. But do changes at Senate-level reflect a real shift in French attitudes towards digital currencies? Is bitcoin really catching on in the country? Advocacy centres and hackathons. "The....
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