Wealth Tax Backed by French Lawmakers Is Panned by Government
French Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin criticized a bill adopted by the National Assembly for a 2% wealth tax, saying ...
Euro, French Yields Fall After Weak French PMI Data
The euro extends its losses and French government bond yields fall after worse-than-forecast French purchasing managers’ data. The French composite purchasing managers’ index fell to 44.5 in February ...
French Industry Sentiment Improves Despite Tariff Threat
The mood in France’s factories brightened a little this month as borrowing costs come down, and despite the threat of tariffs on exports to the U.S.
SEC approves first yield-bearing stablecoin security
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an application from Figure Markets for a yield-bearing stablecoin that ...
Figure gains SEC approval for first interest-bearing stablecoin launch
It’s the first time the regulator has approved the registration of an interest-bearing stablecoin as a public security.
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Figure Markets Offers SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Stablecoin as Tokenized Asset Demand Soars
The YLDS stablecoin, backed by prime money market funds, offers daily interest and 24/7 peer-to-peer transfers.
Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Alternative Receives Approval From SEC
Yield-bearing stablecoins have long been on the wish list of many crypto market participants who use the tokens to facilitate ...
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POWER: French DA Flips to Discount to France, Spread Could Narrow for 22 Feb
France's day ahead flipped to a discount to Germany, as higher wind load factors and lower demand in France offset the impact of reduced nuclear availability. However, the FR-DE spread may narrow for ...
EMEA Morning Briefing: Trump Floats Tariffs on Autos, Chips, Pharma
European equity futures were poised for a muted open as investors digested U.S. President Trump considering tariffs of 25% or more on automobiles, semiconductors and pharmaceutical products.