AMF warns of unauthorized crypto-asset websites in France

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has released a list of websites allegedly offering unauthorized crypto-asset services in France. The sites include capstellar.com, exchangesage.com, gateusd.com, immediatapex.com, immediateconnectavis.fr, top-business-deals.com, vatradecoin.net, web.vatradecoin.net, and ubitex.com. This information is available on the AMF website under the "Warnings → Blacklists" section and can also be accessed on the Assurance Banque Épargne Info Service (ABEIS) website under "Prévention arnaques → Listes noires des autorités," according to a press release by AMF.

According to the AMF, to verify the legitimacy of a crypto-asset service provider, the public is advised to consult the white list of Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) and Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASP) available on its website. This measure helps consumers ensure they are dealing with authorized entities operating within France’s regulatory framework. The AMF warns that unauthorized websites continue to proliferate, underscoring the importance of consulting official resources to avoid fraudulent services.

The AMF provides blacklists of companies and websites involved in unauthorized activities related to forex, binary options, crypto-asset derivatives, and other financial products. These lists include cases of usurpation of regulated companies. Although updated regularly, they are not comprehensive as new unauthorized entities continue to appear. Five specific lists are available for download, and all AMF warnings can be accessed online. The blacklists can also be found on the French government’s data portal at dat.gouv.fr.

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The AMF is responsible for regulating financial markets in France and oversees investment products and market participants to ensure regulatory compliance. In 2025, its priorities include retail investor protection, international regulatory coordination, sustainable finance, and financial innovation. The organization is structured with a Board chaired by the AMF Chairman, an Enforcement Committee, and consultative bodies such as commissions and a Scientific Advisory Board. Its regulatory framework addresses financial markets, listed companies, financial transactions, and intermediaries while incorporating social, environmental, and economic considerations into its activities as part of its corporate social responsibility strategy.