- Gemini launches in France after securing DASP registration in January.
- The launched platform supports 70+ assets, euro deposits, and institutional trading tools.
- France’s crypto growth and MiCA regulations drive Gemini’s European expansion.
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially launched services in France, marking an important step in the company’s European expansion.
The move follows Gemini’s Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration granted by France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), in January 2024.
French retail and institutional investors can now use Gemini
French customers can now deposit, trade, and custody more than 70 digital assets on Gemini’s web and mobile platforms. Local payment methods, including debit cards, bank transfers, and Apple Pay, are supported for euro and British pound deposits to make onboarding and funding straightforward for users in France.
Active traders gain access to over 80 trading pairs on Gemini’s advanced investment platform, which also includes multiple API integrations for automated and programmatic trading strategies.
Institutional clients are served via Gemini’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk and eOTC trading system, providing a secure environment for executing large orders with access to deep liquidity and dedicated support.
Gillian Lynch, Gemini’s CEO for the United Kingdom and Europe, emphasized the company’s localization efforts, confirming the platform is fully translated and optimized for French users.
The rise of crypto adoption in France
France has become a key market for crypto firms due to rising adoption and clearer regulation, notably the DASP framework and the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). These developments have created a more predictable environment for digital asset services.
Gemini’s 2024 Global State of Crypto report highlights that trust in cryptocurrency among French respondents is stronger than in the United States and the United Kingdom. Over the last two years, France recorded a 2% increase in crypto adoption, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing crypto economies in the region.
Gemini sees this momentum as an opportunity to expand its footprint across Europe. Lynch expressed optimism about broadening the platform’s offerings and improving accessibility for French customers while continuing to comply with local regulatory standards.
With its pro-crypto posture and regulatory clarity, France is expected to play a central role in Gemini’s strategy for a resilient European crypto market.
This launch reinforces Gemini’s commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and innovative cryptocurrency services in an evolving and trusted market.