France

France is a major European political, financial and technology market, with recent developments centered on AI, fintech, crypto-asset regulation and cybersecurity. Paris is attracting AI talent and major investment in chips and data centers, while the AMF is advancing its MiCA licensing regime. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency professionals have repeatedly faced physical attacks, including kidnappings and robberies, and government agencies are also at risk of large-scale personal data breaches. Tracking France offers insight into European technology investment, digital-finance regulation, and the impact of geopolitics and energy costs on companies and markets.