Crypto & Digital Assets regulatory updates from France.
Investment advice MiCA Asset management Advice on crypto-assets: the AMF updates its doctrine in relation to FIAs
Asset management UCIT Crypto-assets The AMF has published an updated version of its guide for UCITS and AIF depositaries
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Retail investors Journalists The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without...
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Retail investors Journalists Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
MiCA Other professionals Fintech Journalists Crypto-assets: the end of the Pacte law and European MiCA Regulation transitional period establishes a new role for the AMF
MiCA Other professionals Journalists The AMF announces the withdrawal of AUTOMATA France SAS’s registration as a digital asset service provider effective from 30 June 2026
MiCA Investment services End of the MiCA transitional period: ESMA sets out its expectations of professionals and warns retail investors
MiCA Financial services providers Europe & international ESMA Public statement: ESMA calls on unauthorised crypto-asset service providers to wind down orderly, while also safeguarding clients’ interests, as MiCA transitional period ends
Innovation Crypto-assets Artificial intelligence Cyber resilience: the AMF calls on financial market participants to strengthen their cybersecurity arrangements in response to rapidly evolving threats associated with artificial intelligence
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Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Crypto-assets MiCA Crypto-assets: The AMF applies ESMA guidelines on the knowledge and competence of staff of crypto-asset service providers under MiCA
Anti-money Laundering Asset management The AMF invites financial market participants to AMLA’s consultations on three draft AML/CFT implementing standards
The AMF is urging financial market participants, especially in asset management and related sectors, to engage in AMLA's public consultations on three draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the new EU AML/CFT package, covering customer due diligence (CDD), identification of business relationships/transactions, and enforcement measures. These RTS aim to provide harmonized, proportionate implementation guidance, significantly impacting CDD processes and supervisory consistency across the EU, with underlying rules applying from 10 July 2027.[Source URL: https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news/amf-invites-financial-market-participants-amlas-consultations-three-draft-amlcft-implementing#xts=607212&xtor=RSS-11&type=RSS]
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MiCA Investment services The AMF reminds Digital Asset Service Providers that the transitional period allowing them to continue providing crypto-asset services in France without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026
Artificial intelligence Innovation Fintech Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers A study by the AMF finds widespread levels of adoption in artificial intelligence by French...
Warning Forex and binary options Warning Savings protection The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
MiCA Crypto-assets Financial products Marketing Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF adapts its policy on complex financial products in response to the rise of crypto-assets
Crypto-assets Investment services Financial services providers The Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions publish two reports assessing the implementation of recommendations on crypto-asset and stablecoin activities
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Warning Crypto-assets Savings protection Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
MiCA Other professionals Fintech Journalists Listed companies and issuers The French, Austrian and Italian markets authorities call for a stronger European framework for crypto-asset markets
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
Crypto-assets Innovation The ACPR and AMF publish the summary of responses to the consultation conducted by the Working Group on Smart Contract Certification
The ACPR and AMF have published a summary of responses to a public consultation on a 2024 Working Group report exploring smart contract certification in DeFi, addressing technical standards, audit practices, and potential regulatory frameworks. This matters for compliance as it signals preparatory steps toward possible EU-level DeFi regulation, emphasizing risk reduction and trust-building without immediate mandates, influencing future operational and audit strategies for crypto firms.
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MiCA Crypto-assets Innovation Implementation of MiCA: The AMF applies ESMA and EBA Guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body
MiCA Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the AMF clarifies its policy on DASPs authorised under the PACTE Law to take account of the transitional period and facilitate the transition to MiCA
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Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
Anti-money Laundering Asset management Crypto-assets Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority on restrictive measures for crypto-asset service providers
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Market infrastructures Innovation Europe & international Cooperation Other professionals Market Infrastructures Journalists Investment management companies The French and Italian authorities make proposals for a more competitive...
The French (AMF) and Italian (Consob) financial authorities have jointly proposed amendments to the EU's DLT Pilot Regime to increase its competitiveness and attract market participants. The Pilot Regime, which became operational in March 2023, has underperformed with only three authorized infrastructures and minimal live trading activity, prompting regulators to recommend structural changes including greater proportionality, expanded eligible instruments, and raised activity thresholds.
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Crypto-assets Innovation The ACPR and the AMF publish the findings from the Working Group on Smart Contract Certification, and launch a Public Consultation
The ACPR and AMF have published findings from their 2024 Working Group on Smart Contract Certification in DeFi, launching a public consultation on February 3, 2025, to explore certification frameworks for smart contracts, focusing on standards, audits, and regulatory options. This matters as it signals proactive French regulatory preparation for potential EU-level DeFi rules under MiCA, aiming to enhance security, governance, and compliance without immediate mandates, while industry feedback favors voluntary schemes.
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Innovation Institutional Crypto-assets MiCA The AMF is recognized by INATBA for Its Innovative Approach to Digital Asset Regulation
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning Cryptoassets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
Savings protection Financial Scams Crypto-assets Retail investors Journalists The authorities are taking action to combat the massive phenomenon of financial scams catching out an increasing number of individuals
Asset management Anti-money Laundering Crypto-assets Combating money laundering and terrorist financing: the AMF applies the guidelines issued by the European Banking Authority regarding certain transfers of crypto-assets
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets Cryptoassets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several unauthorized entities
Shares ETF The AMF analyses new investment practices: listed shares, ETFs and crowdfunding
MiCA Crypto-assets MiCA Regulation: AMF now accepting applications for authorisation as a CASP
Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF reminds retail investors to be extremely vigilant regarding Immediate Connect's fraudulent investment offer
Crypto-assets Innovation The AMF publishes the summary of responses received to its Discussion Paper on Decentralised Finance
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published a summary of stakeholder responses to its June 2023 Discussion Paper on Decentralised Finance (DeFi), analyzing regulatory challenges posed by automated, decentralized crypto-asset activities. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals the AMF's ongoing commitment to developing a balanced DeFi framework amid MiCA's implementation, potentially shaping future supervision of decentralized protocols while emphasizing investor protection and innovation.
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning Cryptoassets: the Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public about the activities of several fraudulent market participants and publishes a new ‘blacklist’
Asset management ETF Active ETFs: the AMF publishes a recommendation on the transparency of portfolios
Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets The AMF reminds the public that the cryptoasset trading platform BYBIT is blacklisted
Innovation Financial disclosures & corporate financing Envviron token offering: decision to withdraw approval
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Warning Crypto-assets The AMF reminds the public that the cryptoasset trading platform BITGET is blacklisted
Innovation Savings protection AMF activity Open Data: publication on data.gouv.fr of the list of Asset Management Companies (AMCs) authorized by the AMF, of the white lists of Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) and offers of investments in miscellaneous assets
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF and the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office urge retail investors to be extremely vigilant regarding Immediate Connect's fraudulent investment offer in crypto-assets
Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
MiCA Crypto-assets Innovation Markets in crypto-assets: publication of the MiCA regulation
Innovation Markets Decentralised Finance (DeFi): IOSCO publishes its consultation report
The AMF publication announces IOSCO's consultation report on Decentralised Finance (DeFi), highlighting ongoing global efforts to regulate DeFi activities under IOSCO's 2023 policy recommendations. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals intensifying scrutiny on DeFi platforms for investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability risks, potentially leading to harmonized rules that bridge traditional finance and crypto assets. Firms involved in DeFi must monitor this to align with emerging "same risk, same rule" standards across jurisdictions.
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Savings protection Cooperation Crypto-assets Retail investors Fintech Journalists The AMF and the ARPP launch the Responsible Influence Certificate in Finance
MiCA Crypto-assets Regulatory developments Digital assets: the AMF amends its General Regulation and its policy on DASP in light of enhanced registration and the MiCA Regulation
Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastuctures on blockchain technology: adaptation of the French securities laws
Crypto-assets Digital assets: the AMF amends its policy on DASPs to clarify the transition to "enhanced" DASP registration
Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
MAR Anti-money Laundering Pump-and-dump practice: market manipulation sanctioned by the Paris Tribunal Correctionnel
The Paris Tribunal Correctionnel sanctioned a pump-and-dump market manipulation scheme, where perpetrators artificially inflated small-cap stock prices via social media hype before selling off, violating France's Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). This enforcement action by the AMF underscores aggressive judicial backing for anti-manipulation efforts, signaling heightened scrutiny on coordinated trading schemes, especially in illiquid assets. Compliance teams must prioritize surveillance enhancements to mitigate similar risks amid rising digital promotion tactics.
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Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets The AMF warns the public about the fraudulent investment offers in Forex and crypto-assets by Immediate Connect
Crypto-assets Innovation Fintech Journalists The AMF publishes a discussion paper on Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France's financial markets regulator, published a discussion paper on June 19, 2023, outlining preliminary thoughts on regulatory challenges posed by Decentralised Finance (DeFi) activities on crypto-assets, inviting stakeholder feedback by September 30, 2023. A summary of responses was released on July 10, 2024, highlighting key themes like defining DeFi, distinguishing protocol types, and applying a "same activity, same risk, same regulation" principle. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals AMF's intent to develop proportionate DeFi oversight, balancing innovation with investor protection, AML/CTF risks, and market integrity amid evolving EU frameworks like MiCA.
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MiCA Crypto-assets Innovation Crypto-asset markets: the MiCA regulation adopted by the European Parliament
Warning Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Innovation Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures on blockchain: Application of the EU DLT Pilot Regime from March 23rd
Strategy Executive & other private individuals Fintech Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and...
Crypto-assets Innovation Digital assets: the AMF strengthens its policy on DASPs in relation to good repute and skills and promotional communications
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Crypto-assets Anti-money Laundering Supervision Journalists Investment services providers AMF and ACPR announce the withdrawal of BYKEPS SAS’s registration as a DASP
Short selling Markets The AMF urges market participants to notify it of any anomalies found in net short position notifications
MiCA Crypto-assets Innovation Cooperation Europe & international Crypto-asset markets: Agreement reached on the European Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA)
Savings protection Cooperation Crypto-assets Fintech Journalists The AMF and the ARPP are stepping up their cooperation to promote clear and responsible advertising of financial products
Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures on blockchain technology: publication of the European Pilot Regime regulation
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Crypto-assets Digital assets: the AMF updates its policy on DASPs
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Savings protection EBA, ESMA and EIOPA warn consumers on the risks of crypto-assets
AMF activity Focus on inDECx: the new tool to be used when interacting with the AMF during an inspection or investigation
Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures New step forward in the adoption of the regulation on a Pilot Regime for market infrastructures based on the blockchain technology
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The AMF warns against the Initial Coin Offering of the company Air Next
Crypto-assets Savings protection AMF is warning retail investors on the importance of consulting the white list of digital asset service providers (DASPs)
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Crypto-assets Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering investments in Forex and in crypto-assets derivatives in France without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Derivatives or structured products The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France forex investments and investment services in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The AMF warns the public about the Cash Flash initial coin offering
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Derivatives or structured products The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France via their websites, without being authorized to do so, forex investments and investment services in...
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France via their websites, without being authorized to do so, forex investments and investment services in crypto-assets derivatives
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR) warn the public about a number of unauthorised online investment services in France for derivatives whose underlyings include crypto...
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR) warn the public about a number of unauthorised online investment services in France for derivatives whose underlyings include crypto...
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR) warn the public about a number of unauthorised online investment services in France for derivatives whose underlyings include crypto...
Warning Savings protection The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is warning the public against the entity MAG Asset and the website www.magasset.com
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR) warn the public about a number of unauthorised online investment services in France for derivatives whose underlyings include crypto...
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) would like to warn the public about a number of unauthorised online investment services in France for derivatives whose underlyings include crypto assets.
Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Atypical products Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is publishing a list on its website of unauthorized companies proposing atypical investments without being authorised to do so
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
Warning Warning Atypical products Savings protection Buying Bitcoin: the AMF and the ACPR issue a warning to savers
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) warns investors about binary options platforms copying the official information of duly regulated companies
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection The AMF denounces the use of its name in a news release by LinGold.com S.A., which operates the InvestDiamond.com platform
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading