Coinbase Secures License as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France
Coinbase, a prominent US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a license to function as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in France. This recent development marks Coinbase’s official registration with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets authority. While Binance has garnered approvals across numerous international jurisdictions, excluding the US, Coinbase seems to be charting a similar path, especially in light of heightened scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).