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Story: Bitcoin Plunges as Villeroy de Galhau Calls for More Regulation

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Bitcoin is collapsing. French authorities are stepping up to demand stricter rules on cryptocurrencies.

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François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, states that the speculative nature of bitcoin is problematic.

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The crypto market has been under pressure since mid-January 2026. Investors are panicking, and many have suffered significant losses.

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European governments are discussing new regulations to protect consumers. Paris is calling for a coordinated approach with its partners.

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Investor confidence is completely shaken. Bitcoin's volatility worries even the most optimistic.

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Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, reiterated on February 5, 2026, that additional measures might be necessary to regulate the crypto market.

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Binance and Coinbase see their transaction volumes explode. For more details, see Bitcoin Plummets to ,500 in 24.

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Traders are trying to cut their losses by quickly selling their assets. Massive movements led to temporary service interruptions on some platforms on February 4, 2026.

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Paul Krugman doesn't mince words. In an interview with the Financial Times on February 3, 2026, he called bitcoin a "speculative bubble" that could burst at any moment.

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Goldman Sachs published a report on February 2, 2026, warning about the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

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The President of the Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, expressed similar concerns on February 1, 2026, during a conference in Berlin.

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Tesla, which had invested in bitcoin, sees the value of its holdings decrease significantly. Elon Musk has not yet publicly commented on the situation.

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Reuters reported on February 6, 2026, that several hedge funds, including Renaissance Technologies, are reevaluating their investment strategy in cryptos.

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Fidelity announced on February 6, 2026, that it temporarily suspends the acceptance of new bitcoin investments in its retirement accounts.

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Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, said during an interview with CNBC on February 5, 2026, that bitcoin cannot be considered a stable value. Too volatile, according to him.

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