Since 2019, it will be possible to buy bitcoin and Ethereum in tobacco stores in France,
Europe 1 writes.
According to the publication, last week the office for prudential control under the auspices of the Central Bank of France issued a permit to the local Federation of tobacco stores.
However, according to
Le Monde, this case did not require special permission. Stores will act only as intermediaries,and processing support will be provided by Kepler and Bimedia.
Cryptocurrency will be sold for the amount of 50, 100 and 250 euros. First, about 4,000 stores across the country will install software to sell digital currencies.
According to Europe 1, thus the regulator decided to take control of the sale of cryptocurrencies in connection with the growing interest of the population to digital assets.
In addition, according to
Chepicap, the authorities want to avoid the strikes from representatives of the tobacco industry against the background of future price increases on cigarettes.
source
forklog.com
