- Gemini launches in France after securing DASP registration in January.
- The launched platform supports more than 70 assets, euro deposits, and institutional trading tools.
- Rising cryptocurrency adoption in France and MiCA regulations drive Gemini’s expansion into Europe.
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially entered the French market, marking a significant milestone in its European expansion.
This move follows the company’s receipt of digital asset service provider (DASP) registration from France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in January 2024.
French retail and institutional investors can now use Gemini
The launch enables French users to deposit, trade, and custody more than 70 digital assets via Gemini’s web and mobile platforms.
Local payment options — including debit cards, bank transfers, and Apple Pay — are supported for deposits in euros and British pounds, making the platform more accessible to the French audience.
Experienced traders can access over 80 trading pairs through Gemini’s robust trading platform, which also offers API integrations for seamless automated trading.
Institutional clients are also supported: Gemini’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk and its eOTC trading system provide secure execution for large, high-liquidity transactions.
Gillian Lynch, CEO of Gemini U.K. & Europe, emphasized the company’s commitment to localization, noting that the platform is fully translated and optimized for French users.
Growing cryptocurrency adoption in France
France has become a strategic market for Gemini due to increasing crypto adoption and a supportive regulatory framework established by the DASP regime and the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
According to Gemini’s Global State of Crypto 2024 report, trust in cryptocurrencies in France is higher than in the United States or the United Kingdom. Over the past two years, crypto adoption in France increased by 2%, making it one of the fastest-growing crypto economies in the region.
Gemini views this growth as an opportunity to expand its footprint across Europe. Lynch expressed optimism about broadening the platform’s services and improving access for French customers.
With France’s pro-crypto stance and clearer regulatory landscape, the country is well positioned to play a key role in Gemini’s vision for a trusted European crypto market. This strategic launch underscores Gemini’s commitment to providing secure and innovative crypto solutions in a growing and reliable market.