MiCA Compliance: French AMF intensifies pressure with deadline of July 2026

SellLowExpert · 2026-02-22T05:13:27+00:00

Regulatory compliance is essential for cryptocurrency operators in Europe, especially with the implementation of MiCA. With the July 1, 2026 deadline approaching, companies need to adapt or consider shutting down operations.

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2026-02-22 05:13:27

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Regulatory compliance has emerged as a central issue for cryptocurrency operators in Europe. The French financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has accelerated its warnings regarding the implementation timeline of MiCA, the legislation reshaping the digital asset sector across the continent. With the transition period rapidly coming to an end, companies face a regulatory urgency.

What companies need to know about CASP authorization

MiCA establishes mandatory rules for crypto-asset service providers in the European Union. According to information released by NS3.AI, entities seeking to maintain legitimate operations must obtain Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization. France, through the AMF, closely monitors this process. Companies that fail to meet technical, operational, and compliance criteria will face significant restrictions.

Deadline approaching: time to act to achieve compliance

The clock strikes July 1, 2026. This date marks the end of MiCA’s transition period, when compliance will no longer be optional and will become mandatory. For context, it is currently February 2026, giving companies approximately four months to reorganize. Recent reports indicate that compliance with the new standards requires significant structural adjustments to many operators’ business models.

Options for reluctant companies: adapt or close

The AMF makes its position clear: companies that show reluctance to meet regulatory requirements, or that simply lack the resources to implement necessary compliance, should seriously consider voluntary closure of their operations. This strict approach reflects the European regulators’ determination to clean up the regulatory space. Organizations that can adapt their structures to meet CASP standards may continue operating, but the cost and complexity of this transition should not be underestimated.

Regulatory compliance will cease to be a strategic option and will become a fundamental prerequisite for survival in the European crypto market.

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