Gemini received AMF approval to launch services in France

The Gemini exchange, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has obtained approval from regulators to launch its services in France

According to reports from CNBC, the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF) approved the exchange today as a virtual asset services provider The company aims to fully operationalize its platform for French users in the upcoming weeks after completing the necessary preparatory steps.

Upon its official launch in France, Gemini will offer its users the opportunity to trade an array of over 70 different cryptocurrencies. This will be accessible through both its website and mobile application, alongside the provision of its more sophisticated ActiveTrader platform.

Gemini’s strategic move into the European Union comes amidst an increasing trend of major U.S. crypto firms seeking growth opportunities in Europe. This trend is largely attributed to the stringent regulatory environment in the United States, particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) actions toward the crypto industry

Notably, Gemini and another crypto lender, Genesis, faced charges from the SEC in the previous year for allegedly offering unregistered securities through Gemini Earn, a program promising high returns. Gemini maintains that its interest-earning products do not constitute securities and is actively contesting the SEC’s lawsuit to have it dismissed.

The expansion by Gemini into France underscores the evolving dynamics of the global cryptocurrency market as firms navigate varied regulatory landscapes in their pursuit of growth and innovation.