France's transitional PSAN regime has just closed — as of July 2026, only full MiCA-authorised providers can legally operate.
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers authorises and supervises Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under MiCA.
France's earlier PACTE-law PSAN regime allowed continued operation during a transitional period that ended 1 July 2026 — the maximum transition period MiCA permitted.
France's financial intelligence unit handles anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing compliance for crypto-asset providers.
A CASP authorisation granted anywhere in the EU, including in France, permits passporting across all 27 member states under MiCA.
Operating as a CASP in or from France without proper MiCA authorisation now carries real criminal exposure — up to two years' imprisonment and a €30,000 fine.
Even authorised CASPs can face enforcement where anti-money-laundering controls, including Travel Rule obligations, are found deficient.
Foreign authorities pursuing crypto fraud suspects located in France typically proceed through the EAW or standard extradition framework.
France's 2025 Narcotrafficking Law specifically extended the money-laundering presumption to crypto-asset "mixers" used to anonymise transactions.
No — the transitional period ended 1 July 2026. Firms without full MiCA CASP authorisation must have ceased operations in France by that date.
Up to two years' imprisonment and a €30,000 fine under French law.
Yes, following the same EAW or traditional extradition process as any other allegation.
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