The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issued a warning, in collaboration with the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), regarding unauthorized entities offering Forex and crypto-asset derivative investments in France. This announcement was made via a press release on April 10, 2025.
According to the AMF and ACPR, they maintain updated blacklists of websites offering unauthorized investments in the unregulated foreign exchange (Forex) market and crypto-asset derivatives. In 2025, they added 15 Forex-related websites and eight crypto-asset derivative platforms to this list. Some of the crypto-related sites include ai-assets.net, bitunix.com, crownet.com, and gpt-immediate.com. These lists are available on the AMF, ACPR, and Assurance Banque Épargne Info Service (ABEIS) websites. They serve to protect investors but are not exhaustive due to the constant emergence of new unauthorized entities.
The AMF advises individuals to verify the legitimacy of an intermediary by consulting official registers such as the list of authorized investment service providers or crowdfunding service providers in France. If an intermediary is not listed, it is recommended not to use their services as they may not comply with investor protection laws and regulations.
The ACPR is described as an independent administrative body supported by the Banque de France. It is responsible for authorizing and supervising banks, insurance companies, and their intermediaries in France. Its primary focus is on protecting customers and ensuring financial system stability. The ACPR operates with financial and operational autonomy using resources like staffing and IT systems provided by the Banque de France. It also engages in innovation initiatives and contributes to regulatory developments at both European and international levels.
The AMF functions as an independent public authority in France overseeing financial markets, market participants, and investment products. It ensures that investors are informed and that markets operate orderly. The AMF also engages in regulatory development at European and international levels with a focus on areas such as sustainable finance and digital changes' impact on the economy. It operates through two main bodies: the board and the enforcement committee, working towards establishing consistent international standards in financial markets.