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 <p>France is rapidly establishing itself as a welcoming hub for the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="cryptocurrency" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cryptocurrency.html">cryptocurrency</a> industry, with recent approvals granted to major players Coinbase and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Circle" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/circle.html">Circle</a> by France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF). This marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s evolving <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> landscape.</p>
 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coinbase-s-accreditation-as-a-virtual-asset-services-provider">Coinbase’s Accreditation as a Virtual Asset Services Provider</h4>
 <p>Coinbase, a global cryptocurrency exchange giant, proudly announced its registration as a virtual asset services provider in France. This endorsement from the AMF empowers Coinbase to deliver a comprehensive suite of products and services, addressing the needs of retail, institutional, and ecosystem participants in the French market. This strategic move solidifies Coinbase’s position among other registered industry leaders, such as Binance and Bybit.</p>
 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coinbase-s-market-impact-and-service-offerings">Coinbase’s Market Impact and Service Offerings</h4>
 <p>Ranked as the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange globally by CoinGecko, Coinbase’s registration enables it to offer custody services for digital assets, facilitate the exchange of digital assets for fiat currency, and engage in digital asset trading within France. This aligns with Coinbase’s overarching mission to operate in jurisdictions boasting clear regulatory frameworks for the cryptocurrency industry.</p>
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 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-circle-s-conditional-approval-and-usdc">Circle’s Conditional Approval and USDC</h4>
 <p>Concurrently, stablecoin issuer Circle secured conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) from the AMF. Renowned for its dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDC (USD Coin), Circle is now poised to provide digital asset services in France, subject to fulfilling specific conditions. Notably, USDC stands as the second-largest stablecoin globally, trailing closely behind Tether’s USDT.</p>
 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-circle-s-progress-towards-full-operations-in-france">Circle’s Progress Towards Full Operations in France</h4>
 <p>While <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Circle" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/circle.html">Circle</a> has attained conditional registration, certain prerequisites must be met before full-fledged operations can commence in France. The company is actively pursuing an electronic money institution license, having already applied. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Circle" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/circle.html">Circle</a>’s commitment to regulatory compliance underscores the growing importance of clear regulatory frameworks in the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="cryptocurrency" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cryptocurrency.html">cryptocurrency</a> space.</p>
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 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-france-s-crypto-friendly-initiatives">France’s Crypto-Friendly Initiatives</h4>
 <p>France’s proactive stance in attracting cryptocurrency companies seeking regulatory clarity is evident through recent regulatory developments. The impending implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation next year reinforces France’s commitment to fostering a transparent and supportive environment for cryptocurrency businesses.</p>
 <p><strong>Also Read: France, Singapore, Switzerland’s CBDC Experiment Achieves Success</strong></p>
 <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-challenges-in-the-u-s-regulatory-landscape">Challenges in the U.S. Regulatory Landscape</h4>
 <p>Coinbase and Circle’s decision to pursue regulatory approval in France comes against the backdrop of challenges in the United States. Coinbase, in particular, has been advocating for tailored regulations for the crypto sector from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the SEC’s recent dismissal of such requests as “unwarranted” has prompted Coinbase to explore opportunities in jurisdictions with more defined regulatory policies.</p>
 <p>France’s welcoming embrace of Coinbase and Circle underscores the nation’s proactive efforts to create a cryptocurrency-friendly environment. As global cryptocurrency regulations evolve, businesses are increasingly seeking jurisdictions that provide regulatory clarity and support. The recent approvals granted to Coinbase and Circle highlight France’s growing significance as a promising destination for cryptocurrency innovation and expansion.</p>
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 <p><strong>Also Read: BRICS Expansion Could Dethrone Europe, Warns France’s Macron</strong></p>
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  <li>Circle</li>
  <li>COINBASE</li>
  <li>crypto</li>
  <li>cryptocurrency</li>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/france-welcomes-crypto-giants-coinbase-circle-gain-regulatory-nod-tbt74478.html">https://thebittimes.com/france-welcomes-crypto-giants-coinbase-circle-gain-regulatory-nod-tbt74478.html</a></p>

France Welcomes Crypto Giants: Coinbase & Circle Gain Regulatory Nod

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