France Tightens AML Scrutiny on Crypto Exchanges as ACPR Reviews Binance for EU Operational Licenses

The French authorities have intensified anti-money laundering scrutiny of domestic-registered crypto exchanges, conducting a comprehensive review of more than 100 providers to determine which may qualify for operational licenses at the EU level.

The ACPR has undertaken targeted due diligence and compliance reviews since late last year, applying prudential supervision standards while assessing firms’ governance, transaction monitoring and risk controls as part of enhanced regulatory oversight.

According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter report that major platforms, including Binance, are undergoing examination; regulators have requested improvements to operational and compliance frameworks as they delineate the licensing pathway and supervisory expectations.

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