In France, Société Générale's subsidiary, Forge, has become the first company to secure the highest access license for crypto services. Meanwhile, Nasdaq has halted its cryptocurrency custody service launch due to US regulatory concerns. In the tech space, Meta and Microsoft have launched Llama 2, an open-source AI model, amidst concerns about potential misuse. Regulatory issues continue to impact the crypto industry, with Australia's FTX losing its financial license and US lawmakers urging the SEC to consider a legislative approach to digital asset regulation.
