France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has officially authorized Coinhouse under the MiCA framework, granting the Paris-based platform the right to operate across the European Union within a broader legal structure. With this new authorization, Coinhouse can now offer diverse services ranging from brokerage and digital asset custody to transfers, investment, and portfolio advisory.
MiCA ushers in unified licensing across the EU
Coinhouse has long been among the pioneers in France’s digital asset sector, previously operating under the country’s PSAN certification. The acquisition of the MiCA license, now enshrined in EU law, offers a comprehensive legal basis that also covers PSCA authorization valid throughout all member states. This development provides a stronger foundation for Coinhouse’s international expansion.
Thanks to the new MiCA authorization, Coinhouse can facilitate a wide variety of activities across the EU, including buying and selling, crypto-to-crypto exchange, custody, management, transfers, and administrative operations. Investment advice and portfolio management also fall within this extended scope.
Mini glossary: MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is an EU-wide regulatory framework introduced in July 2023 to standardize and oversee crypto asset services. Under MiCA, companies can operate in all member states with a single license, instead of seeking separate approvals for each jurisdiction.
Originally launched in 2014 as “La Maison du Bitcoin,” Coinhouse quickly became one of France’s first licensed digital asset platforms. The MiCA license now allows the platform to legally provide crypto services not just in France but across the entire EU.
European growth and competitive advantage
With MiCA, Coinhouse is now empowered to operate in every EU country under one unified license, eliminating the need to apply for separate approvals in different states. This creates opportunities for faster and more flexible growth in the market.
Having already established a presence in French-speaking markets like Belgium and Luxembourg, Coinhouse now has the capacity to reach a broader customer base across Europe, serving both individuals and institutional investors with its suite of digital asset services.
With its MiCA authorization, Coinhouse gains a strong competitive edge in the European crypto market, securing an advantage over rivals that have yet to obtain the necessary license.
Many other companies in France still hold only PSAN certification and are currently in the process of applying for MiCA. In this evolving regulatory landscape, Coinhouse secures both legal certainty and enhanced market opportunities.
France sets transition period until 2026
France will phase out its national PSAN licensing regime entirely by July 1, 2026. From that date, all crypto service providers in the country must hold PSCA/MiCA authorization to continue operating legally.
The AMF has stated that platforms without the proper license by the end of the transition must cease their operations or face legal and financial penalties. By securing its MiCA license early, Coinhouse will avoid any interruption to its services and remain compliant with future requirements.
MiCA aims to unify digital asset regulations across Europe and reduce the legal complexity caused by country-specific rules. Coinhouse has seized this opportunity, translating regulatory compliance into business growth.
