Coinhouse has secured a full MiCA license in France, becoming one of the crypto platforms to obtain authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. The approval positions the Paris-based firm to operate across the bloc under a unified regulatory framework.
What Coinhouse’s full MiCA license in France means
MiCA, the EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, requires platforms to meet strict standards around capital reserves, governance, consumer protection, and operational resilience. A full license under MiCA goes beyond France’s earlier DASP (Digital Asset Service Provider) registration, which Coinhouse previously held.
The distinction matters. DASP registration allowed firms to operate domestically, while a full MiCA license enables passporting across all 27 EU member states. For Coinhouse, this shifts the company from a France-only operator to a platform with regulatory clearance to serve clients across Europe.
France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers serves as the competent authority for crypto licensing in the country. Coinhouse SAS appears on the AMF’s official whitelist of authorized digital asset service providers, confirming its regulated status.
Why the approval matters for France’s crypto market
France introduced its DASP framework years before MiCA took effect, giving French firms a head start in building compliance infrastructure. The country has positioned itself as one of Europe’s more proactive jurisdictions on crypto regulation.
MiCA standardizes oversight across the EU, replacing the patchwork of national regimes that previously governed crypto firms. For platforms operating in France, the transition from DASP to MiCA represents an upgrade in regulatory rigor, but also in market access. This regulatory maturation mirrors developments elsewhere, such as how Nasdaq’s Bitcoin options received SEC approval as authorities worldwide formalize digital asset frameworks.
Regulated status under MiCA can serve as a trust signal for institutional clients and retail users alike. As the EU crypto market matures, firms without full licensing may face growing barriers to partnerships, banking relationships, and customer acquisition.
What this could mean next for Coinhouse and the sector
With a full MiCA license, Coinhouse gains the ability to expand its product offerings and geographic reach within the EU without seeking separate authorization in each member state. This could accelerate the firm’s growth strategy at a time when regulatory clarity is becoming a competitive advantage.
For the broader European crypto sector, Coinhouse’s licensing signals that the MiCA approval process is operational and accessible. Other firms will likely accelerate their own applications as the framework’s benefits become tangible.
The licensing milestone also has implications for how crypto platforms interact with traditional finance. Regulated firms are better positioned to offer products like fiat-backed stablecoins and custody services that require banking partnerships, an area where compliance credentials are increasingly non-negotiable.
MiCA compliance is rapidly becoming a baseline requirement for serious crypto businesses in Europe. Platforms pursuing ambitious on-chain trading infrastructure or broader financial services will need equivalent regulatory footing to compete in the EU market. Coinhouse’s early move to secure full authorization puts it ahead of competitors still navigating the application process.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
