France’s ACPR has escalated anti-money laundering checks on cryptocurrency exchanges, such as Binance and Coinhouse, as part of efforts to verify compliance for EU-wide MiCA licensing. The inspections, which started in late 2024, focus on AML and counter-terrorism financing measures. Over 100 crypto service providers are registered in France, with the ACPR reviewing compliance ahead of the June 2026 deadline for MiCA licensing.