The AMF issued a reminder on 5 February 2026 regarding the end of the transitional period for Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) under the MiCA regulation. DASPs must obtain authorization as Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) by 1 July 2026 to continue providing crypto-asset services in France.
The reminder cites Article 143 of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation and Article 8 III of the DDADUE Law of 9 March 2023. These provisions allow DASPs engaged in crypto-asset services before MiCA's entry into force to continue operations until the specified deadline.
The reminder applies to DASPs registered or licensed in France, or those providing services mentioned in Article L. 54-10-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code before MiCA's entry into force. Only authorized CASPs can provide services in France after 1 July 2026.
DASPs that do not plan to continue operations must implement an orderly cessation plan by 30 March 2026. Failure to obtain authorization by the deadline may result in a two-year prison sentence and a fine of €30,000.
The AMF warns that unauthorized service providers may face legal actions, including being blacklisted and having their websites blocked. Compliance teams should prioritize submitting complete applications to avoid delays in the authorization process.