The third-largest crypto exchange has said it wants to become regulated in countries with clear policies for the industry while it argues with the Securities and Exchange Commission for bespoke rules in the U.S.
Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Expands European Foray With Registration in France
The registration, which follows last year’s approval in Italy, is “a significant milestone” for its European expansion plans, Hex Trust said.
Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License
SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets.
France’s Markets Regulator Backs Global Rules for DeFi
The AMF wants industry stakeholders to contribute to a discussion about its views on supervising DeFi, DAOs and associated risks.
Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval.
France mulls fast-tracking registered crypto firms to new EU rules
France’s financial regulator is weighing up “fast track” options for registered firms so they can be compliant with MiCA rules as soon as possible.
French Regulator Floats ‘Fast-Track’ Registration for Incumbents as MiCA Rules Bed in
EU countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.
French Regulator Working to Clarify New Crypto Rules, Align With EU
Don’t tar all crypto with the FTX brush, the head of the Financial Market Authority told lawmakers.
French regulator warns against unauthorized crypto platforms
AMF once again advised investors to only invest in crypto through authorized services listed on official websites.
Coinhouse Wins First Crypto License From French Regulator
Coinhouse’s new status with the Financial Markets Authority should help the firm get banking services in France and bigger institutional clients.
French Financial Regulator Suggests Europe-Wide Security Token Sandbox
France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation.
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements.
Banks Can’t Snub Crypto Startups Thanks to France’s New Blockchain Law
France’s wide-ranging new blockchain law aims to solve a longstanding problem for crypto startups: banking, or lack thereof.
French Regulator Blacklists 15 Crypto Investment Websites
The Autorite des Marches Financiers has extended its blacklist of non-compliant investment companies to include crypto businesses.
French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads
France’s market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.