According to the Financial Times, the courtship began in November 2021 when Binance committed €100 million to France’s crypto scene, gaining regulatory approval from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in May. Despite recent global regulatory challenges for the exchange, Binance operations in France are still supported.
Sources reveal over a hundred tech visas were granted to Binance to expand its operations in the country. The French Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, expressed pride in Binance’s French registration, considering it pivotal for France’s ambition to become a “European hub of the crypto assets ecosystem.”
However, recent events, including the resignation of Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and guilty pleas related to money laundering, cast a shadow on the relationship. French legislators tightened requirements for newcomers, but existing companies, including Binance, remain exempt.
Binance’s French regulatory status affords an 18-month grace period, allowing operations until July 2026. The revised legislation introduces stricter criteria for newcomers but spares existing players. Critics argue this leniency could allow companies to skirt tighter regulations. Binance operations in France also face scrutiny for aggressive tactics in deprived areas.
Behind a charity program, the exchange targeted suburbs like Aulnay-sous-Bois, promising blockchain training for employment. The outreach, while seemingly altruistic, raises questions about Binance’s compliance with its regulatory mandate. As France navigates the evolving crypto landscape, questions persist about the sustainability of its lenient approach toward industry giants, especially in the wake of Binance’s recent controversies.
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