France to Make History: First EU Country to Hold Bitcoin in National Reserve!

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:34:54 +0000

⁣1⃣ In today’s episode: Visa expands stablecoin integration and implements AI for payment optimisation, South Korea calls for stablecoin issuance control, France may create Europe’s first government Bitcoin reserve, KR1 prepares for a London Stock Exchange listing, and Trustee launches a crypto hotel booking service.

💳 Visa expands stablecoin support and uses AI to optimise payments
Visa launched four new stablecoins on separate blockchains, enabling crypto assets to be processed in over 25 fiat currencies and simplifying international transfers. Since 2020, total digital asset transaction volume has exceeded $140 billion. Transactions via stablecoin-linked cards quadrupled in the past year. AI now generates over half of the new code for the VisaNet platform, increasing development speed and security. The Visa Scam Disruption system blocked more than 25,000 fraudulent accounts, preventing losses over $1 billion, while the Visa Trusted Agent protocol ensures secure transactions with AI agents.

🏦 South Korea urges control over stablecoin issuance
The Bank of Korea released a report highlighting risks of won-pegged stablecoins and insists that traditional banks should oversee issuance to protect investors. The regulator compared current risks to 19th-century U.S. free banking crises and stressed that projects relying solely on algorithms or private companies are vulnerable. Transparency, compensation mechanisms, and strict oversight are crucial to maintain token peg stability.

🇫🇷 France may create Europe’s first government Bitcoin reserve
MP Éric Ciotti proposed a bill allowing the Ministry of Finance to acquire up to 2% of all existing bitcoins — roughly 420,000 BTC — over eight years. The reserve could be formed using surplus energy from nuclear and hydro plants, confiscated BTC, and funds from Livret A savings accounts. The bill also suggests paying certain taxes in Bitcoin, strengthening France’s economic sovereignty and protecting national companies.

📈 KR1 prepares to become the first crypto company on the London Stock Exchange
UK-based KR1 plans to move from the Aquis Exchange to the LSE main market, becoming the first fully crypto-focused company listed there. The listing will give access to institutional investors and expand the company’s market profile. KR1 invests in staking and digital assets, participates in Ethereum and Polkadot networks, and strengthened corporate governance and auditing to ensure investor confidence.

🌍 Trustee launches crypto hotel booking service
Trustee Travel allows users to book hotels directly and pay with cryptocurrency, earning up to 4% cashback via Trustee Plus. Direct partnerships with hotels reduce prices by up to 60% compared to major booking platforms. The service integrates crypto into everyday payments, making digital transactions more accessible and practical.

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 — Intro
00:17 — Episode overview
00:52 — Visa expands stablecoin integration and implements AI
02:18 — South Korea urges stablecoin issuance control
03:49 — France considers creating a Bitcoin reserve
05:03 — Ad: MinerLink
05:56 — KR1 prepares for London Stock Exchange listing
07:23 — Trustee launches crypto hotel booking service
08:55 — Ad: CashBanx