Bpifrance, the French public investment bank, announced plans to allocate up to €25 million for purchasing lesser-known cryptocurrencies. This move is designed to support French crypto enterprises by investing directly in new tokens developed by domestic projects, reflecting France's commitment to becoming a leader in crypto technologies.

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