France Crypto Payments — Compliant Development
Launch a crypto payments platform in France with compliance controls mapped to AMF and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
France · Crypto Payments
France supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Firms offering exchange, custody, advisory, or other CASP services must obtain authorization and meet prudential, governance, and AML requirements before serving clients in the EU.
| Jurisdiction | France |
|---|---|
| Regulator | AMF |
| Product | Crypto Payments |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- Merchant invoicing, QR, and payment link generation
- Chain confirmation monitoring and webhook notifications
- Fiat settlement options and FX conversion hooks
- Merchant KYC tiers and transaction limits
- Chargeback/dispute workflows and reconciliation dashboards
- Integrated payment processing for multiple cryptocurrencies
- KYC/AML compliance checks during transactions
- Robust reporting tools for transaction audits
Block Intelligence provides technology development and compliance-oriented software architecture. We are not a law firm. Licensing and regulatory advice is provided by independent legal partners in each jurisdiction. Information is current as of 2026-03-01 and subject to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is a crypto payment gateway?
- A crypto payment gateway allows businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments from customers.
- Do crypto payment gateways need AMF authorization?
- Yes, crypto payment gateways must obtain CASP authorization from the AMF to operate legally in France.
- How does Block Intelligence support crypto payment compliance?
- Block Intelligence provides software solutions with integrated compliance controls and partners with legal experts for licensing.