France OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in France with compliance controls mapped to AMF and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
France · OTC Trading Desk
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 | OTC Trading Desk |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- RFQ, quote, and block-trade workflows with approval chains
- Counterparty KYC and credit/limit management
- Settlement tracking and nostro/vostro reconciliation
- Trade blotter exports for compliance and finance
- Integration with liquidity providers and custodians
- Customizable trading interfaces for clients
- KYC/AML compliance integrated into trading workflows
- Real-time risk assessment tools
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 services does an OTC trading desk provide?
- An OTC trading desk facilitates large trades of cryptocurrencies directly between parties, often with personalized service.
- Is AMF authorization necessary for OTC trading desks?
- Yes, OTC trading desks must obtain CASP authorization from the AMF to operate legally in France.
- How can Block Intelligence assist with OTC trading desk compliance?
- Block Intelligence integrates compliance controls into the trading software and collaborates with legal partners for licensing.