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France Warns Unlicensed Crypto Firms They Face Blacklists and Lawsuits
France’s top markets regulator has warned crypto companies that they could be blacklisted and prosecuted if they continue seeking EU customers without a licence after the bloc’s June 30 deadline. The warning comes as the European Union moves into the full rollout of MiCA, its crypto regulatory framework. Under the rules, crypto companies must secure authorisation from a regulator in one EU member state to keep operating across the bloc. Firms that miss the deadline are expected to have orderly wind-down plans rather than continue serving customers without approval. Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, president of ... (full story)