French users can deposit, trade, and store crypto on Gemini’s app, using EUR, GBP, debit card, and Apple Pay.
Crypto ownership in France has increased by 2 percentage points, leading post-crypto winter growth.
A photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris
Gemini, a platform for crypto and Web3 services, has
officially launched in France after registering as a Virtual Asset Service
Provider (VASP) earlier this year. According to the firm, this move aligns with
the its strategy to expand its presence in Europe, capitalizing on France's
growing crypto and Web3 market.
French users can now access Gemini’s platform to
deposit, trade, and store over 70 digital assets through both web and mobile
applications. Payment options include local methods like EUR and GBP, with
support for debit cards, bank transfers, and Apple Pay.
Gemini Targets French Market
Advanced traders can use Gemini’s ActiveTrader to access
over 80 trading pairs, while institutional clients can take advantage of
Gemini’s OTC desk and eOTC trading system, designed to facilitate large
transactions with deep liquidity.
Gemini’s expansion into France is seen as a key step in its
growth strategy. According to the firm, the country’s positive stance toward crypto and its
supportive regulatory environment have made it an attractive market for crypto
firms.
Gemini’s market research indicates that France has a growing interest in
digital assets, supported by a strong regulatory framework that offers
opportunities for platform growth.
France Leads Crypto Growth
Gillian Lynch, Gemini’s CEO of UK & Europe, Source: LinekdIn
France
has experienced significant growth in crypto adoption, with a 2
percentage-point increase in the number of crypto owners since 2022, making it
one of the highest growth countries in the post-crypto winter period.
“We
believe in empowering individuals through crypto, and our expansion into France
marks a significant milestone in our mission to make crypto accessible to
everyone,” said Gillian Lynch, Gemini’s CEO of UK & Europe.
“Gemini’s
research into the French market shows its growing interest in digital assets,
and a robust regulatory framework presents a unique opportunity to introduce
our platform to the trading community and extend our presence in the European
market over the coming months.”
Crypto Trust Surges Globally
Gemini’s 2024 Global State of Crypto report highlights that
France has a favorable attitude toward digital assets, with respondents showing
higher trust in crypto compared to those in the US and UK.
This trust is likely supported by the VASP regime introduced
in France and the European Union’s passing of the Markets in Crypto Assets
regulation (MiCA) in 2023, which provides clearer guidelines for digital
asset businesses operating within the EU. The report also notes that consumers
in France are less concerned about regulatory challenges than they were two
years ago.
Gemini, a platform for crypto and Web3 services, has
officially launched in France after registering as a Virtual Asset Service
Provider (VASP) earlier this year. According to the firm, this move aligns with
the its strategy to expand its presence in Europe, capitalizing on France's
growing crypto and Web3 market.
French users can now access Gemini’s platform to
deposit, trade, and store over 70 digital assets through both web and mobile
applications. Payment options include local methods like EUR and GBP, with
support for debit cards, bank transfers, and Apple Pay.
Gemini Targets French Market
Advanced traders can use Gemini’s ActiveTrader to access
over 80 trading pairs, while institutional clients can take advantage of
Gemini’s OTC desk and eOTC trading system, designed to facilitate large
transactions with deep liquidity.
Gemini’s expansion into France is seen as a key step in its
growth strategy. According to the firm, the country’s positive stance toward crypto and its
supportive regulatory environment have made it an attractive market for crypto
firms.
Gemini’s market research indicates that France has a growing interest in
digital assets, supported by a strong regulatory framework that offers
opportunities for platform growth.
France Leads Crypto Growth
Gillian Lynch, Gemini’s CEO of UK & Europe, Source: LinekdIn
France
has experienced significant growth in crypto adoption, with a 2
percentage-point increase in the number of crypto owners since 2022, making it
one of the highest growth countries in the post-crypto winter period.
“We
believe in empowering individuals through crypto, and our expansion into France
marks a significant milestone in our mission to make crypto accessible to
everyone,” said Gillian Lynch, Gemini’s CEO of UK & Europe.
“Gemini’s
research into the French market shows its growing interest in digital assets,
and a robust regulatory framework presents a unique opportunity to introduce
our platform to the trading community and extend our presence in the European
market over the coming months.”
Crypto Trust Surges Globally
Gemini’s 2024 Global State of Crypto report highlights that
France has a favorable attitude toward digital assets, with respondents showing
higher trust in crypto compared to those in the US and UK.
This trust is likely supported by the VASP regime introduced
in France and the European Union’s passing of the Markets in Crypto Assets
regulation (MiCA) in 2023, which provides clearer guidelines for digital
asset businesses operating within the EU. The report also notes that consumers
in France are less concerned about regulatory challenges than they were two
years ago.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
