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Crypto in France
France was European pioneer with PACTE 2019 and PSAN licenses.
8M+Users
~12%Adoption
$6B+ anualP2P Vol.
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France
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RegulatedLegal Status
8M+Users
~12%Adoption
CoinhouseTop Exchange
45%Max Tax
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France was European pioneer with PACTE 2019 and PSAN licenses.
Regulation Timeline
2019
PACTE law creates PSAN.
2020
First PSAN licenses.
2022
Binance obtains PSAN.
2024
MiCA implemented.
Regulatory Framework
Pioneer with PACTE law 2019 created PSAN regime. AMF grants PSAN licenses. MiCA implemented 2024.
Available Exchanges
C
CoinhouseAMF PSAN, European pioneer.
P
PaymiumFounded 2011, PSAN.
How to Buy Crypto
1
Coinhouse/Paymium + ID.
2
KYC.
3
EUR via SEPA.
4
Buy crypto.
Crypto Taxes
PFU/Progressive
Tax Brackets
0-11,294
0%
11,294-28,797
11%
28,797-82,341
30%
82,341-177,106
41%
177,106+
45%
Deductible
30% PFU includes all.
Deadline
May
30% PFU: 12.8% tax + 17.2% contributions.
Tax Estimator
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Type
PFU/Progressive
Deadline
May
Crypto Spots
📍
Station F CryptoHub
ParisStartup campus with blockchain program.
Crypto Communities
Crypto France
TelegramFR community.
Comparison: Europe
| Country | Users | Adoption | P2P Vol. | Status | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 FranceYou | 8M+ | ~12% | $6B+ anual | Regulated | Coinhouse |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6M+ | ~12% | $3B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1M+ | ~10% | $1B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 12M+ | ~16% | $10B+ anual | Regulated | BISON |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 12M+ | ~18% | $12B+ anual | Regulated | Coinbase UK |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 7M+ | ~12% | $5B+ anual | Regulated | Young Platform |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 4M+ | ~22% | $4B+ anual | Regulated | Bitvavo |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 3M+ | ~35% | $5B+ anual | Regulated | Sygnum Bank |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 10M+ | ~12% | $4B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
Crypto Curiosities
✨Fact #1
France created the first European crypto regulatory framework with PACTE 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legal?
Yes, PACTE 2019 created first European framework.
Taxes?
Flat tax 30% (PFU) or progressive up to 45%+17.2%.
PSAN?
AMF license for crypto exchanges.
Best exchange?
Coinhouse and Paymium with PSAN. Binance France.
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