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Today in Crypto: French authorities are investigating a data breach at a crypto tax platform Waltio, Binance has applied for a MiCA license in Greece as part of a renewed European Union compliance push and the United States banking lobby says curbing stablecoin yields is a top priority.
Authorities in France have started a preliminary investigation into a breach of cryptocurrency tax platform Waltio that could have compromised users’ personal data.
According to a Thursday notice by French cybersecurity authorities, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and the country’s National Cyber Unit were investigating the nature of the stolen data and identities of Waltio users. The notice warned that users affected by the breach could be targeted in an attempt to move their digital assets under the guise of legitimate security concerns.
