- Coinhouse’s full MiCA licence is an important move toward the expansion of regulated cryptocurrency in Europe.
- With clearance from France’s AMF, the Paris-based cryptocurrency platform can now use MiCA passporting to expand throughout all 27 EU countries without obtaining additional approvals.
- With a broader regulatory reach than many competitors, the license enables Coinhouse to provide cryptocurrency trading, custody, transfers, portfolio management, and advice services.
- Coinhouse is well-positioned for growth, with over 100,000 customers and active activities in Belgium and Luxembourg.
How Will Europe’s Crypto Future Be Affected by Coinhouse’s Full MiCA Licence? The world of cryptocurrency in Europe might be starting a new phase.
One of the first businesses in France to achieve this significant milestone before the crucial July 1 deadline is Paris-based cryptocurrency platform Coinhouse, which has been fully approved under the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations.
On May 7, 2026, the AMF, France’s financial authority, declared the approval. Coinhouse has a significant advantage because of this license. With MiCA’s unique “passport” system, Coinhouse may now provide cryptocurrency services in all 27 EU member states without needing approval in each. People throughout Europe may find cryptocurrency safer, simpler, and more reliable as a result.
Coinhouse is allowed to provide a wide range of services under the MiCA authorization, such as the purchase and sale of cryptocurrency assets, exchange services, digital asset administration and custody, and crypto asset transfers.
Additionally, the platform has been accredited for higher-value services including portfolio management and cryptocurrency asset consulting, which is a broader scope than many early MiCA applicants have obtained.
In addition to its regulated services, Coinhouse provides subscription-based access to specialized material and professional assistance, staking, and a payment account for centralized investment management via its app.
Coinhouse Unlocks Access To 27 EU Markets With MiCA Licence
Coinhouse is allowed to provide a wide range of services under the MiCA authorization, such as the purchase and sale of cryptocurrency assets, exchange services, digital asset custody and administration, and crypto asset transfers.
Additionally, the platform has been accredited for higher-value services like portfolio management and crypto asset consulting, which is a broader scope than many early MiCA applicants have obtained.
In addition to its regulated services, Coinhouse provides subscription-based access to specialized material and professional help, staking, and a payment account for centralized investment management via its app.
More than 100,000 active customer accounts are being served by the platform, which is already operating in Belgium and Luxembourg. The MiCA passport will allow for more EU expansion in the coming months.
Compared to most, Coinhouse has a longer regulatory history in France. Established in 2014 under the name La Maison du Bitcoin, the company was the first French cryptocurrency company to register under the PSAN (Prestataire de Services sur Actifs Numériques) framework. In March 2020, it registered with the AMF under the registration number E2020-001.
No MiCA Licence, No Business? France Warns Crypto Firms Ahead Of July 1
The company also played a fundamental role in how France tackled crypto supervision prior to the establishment of MiCA, actively contributing to the development of the French regulatory framework for digital assets as early as 2019.
The MiCA changeover window in France is rapidly closing at the time of Coinhouse’s certification. The transitional period that permits current cryptocurrency companies to function without complete MiCA authorization expires on July 1, 2026, according to the AMF.
After that date, any provider without CASP status must cease operations, or face criminal penalties including up to two years’ imprisonment and fines of €30,000 under the French Monetary and Financial Code.
The AMF has advised businesses that have not yet filed their applications to do so right away, emphasizing that the caliber of submissions would be carefully examined.
In the run-up to the deadline, the ACPR, France’s prudential supervisor, has also begun performing on-site AML inspections at cryptocurrency companies, indicating that authorities are not viewing the change as a formality.
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