On Nov. 8, the first-of-its-kind Institute of Crypto-Assets held a formal opening at the Léonard de Vinci Centre in the business district just outside of Paris.
The institute will support and conduct research related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Its scientific board includes 11 experts from major French educational institutions, such as the National Center for Scientific Research and École Polytechnique. A committee of six practitioners, including Ledger co-founder Nicolas Bacca, and Paymium founder Pierre Noizat will also oversee the work of the institute.