Circle France receives approval to offer crypto-asset services under MiCA

Circle Internet Financial has received authorization from the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to provide custody and transfer services for its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, across the European Economic Area under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This approval, granted on April 20, 2026, positions Circle as the largest regulated e-money token issuer within the EU under MiCA, allowing it to offer these crypto-asset services in compliance with Article 60(4) of the regulation. The authorization represents a significant milestone in Circle's strategy to align with European regulatory frameworks and advance digital financial infrastructure throughout France and the EU. Dante Disparte, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer, emphasizes the company's dedication to regulatory compliance and fostering trusted digital financial systems in Europe.