Circle Obtains French AMF Approval for Crypto Asset Services under MiCA

Circle, the largest regulated electronic currency token issuer in the EU, has made a major breakthrough in its expansion into the European market. The company has obtained approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on April 20, 2026, to provide crypto asset services under the framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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This approval will enable Circle France to offer custody and transfer services for its issued stablecoins USDC and EURC in accordance with Article 60(4) of MiCA. This move allows Circle France to provide these services to customers in the European Economic Area, further expanding its reach.

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Circle's commitment to regulatory compliance is evident through this approval, which marks another significant step in building a trusted digital financial infrastructure in Europe.