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Meria is a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) that offers a reliable cryptocurrency investment platform to the French market. In addition to maximizing its XTZ staking service, Meria’s decision to run a Tezos baker demonstrates its sustained dedication to the network. Meria, a leading French trading platform and staking provider, announced today that it is already actively verifying transactions on the Tezos blockchain. Meria is actively supporting Tezos’ security and general operation by acting as a baker (validator) for the Proof-of-Stake blockchain. Meria is a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) that offers a reliable cryptocurrency investment platform to the French market. Meria provides staking and lending services in addition to allowing hundreds of thousands of users to safely purchase and trade cryptocurrencies. Its choice to become a baker will bolster the Tezos network and promote this service offering. Meria’s staking solution increases the overall economic value utilized to secure Proof-of-Stake networks like Tezos, Solana, and Ethereum while enabling retail consumers to receive staking incentives. In addition to maximizing its XTZ staking service, Meria’s decision to run a Tezos baker demonstrates its sustained dedication to the network. Thibaut Boutrou, COO of Meria, said: “Tezos is one of the pioneering Proof-of-Stake protocols in our industry. By operating a baker, Meria is proud to actively contribute to the functioning of a network with which we share a strong history and deep Francophone roots.” At a time when interest in the Proof-of-Stake blockchain is growing, Meria joins the Tezos network validation. The Tezos ecosystem has been supported in recent months by a consistent onboarding of new partners amid continuous technological improvement. Interest in the tried-and-true blockchain has increased as a result of recent announcements like TenX Protocol’s purchase of $3.25 million XTZ in January and its pledge to actively engage in network governance.…

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Filed under: News - @ January 29, 2026 6:22 am