Is LBank available in France?
LBank does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers, and it is not authorised under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework supervised in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). The French transitional period for providers without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026, so treat LBank as not available to French residents through a MiCA authorised route.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, LBank is not authorised under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers. In France the national competent authority is the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and the AMF has confirmed that the transitional period letting providers serve French residents without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026. Treat LBank as not available to residents of France through a MiCA authorised route and verify the current position before acting.
Why LBank is not available in France under MiCA
As of 26 June 2026, LBank is not authorised to serve residents of France under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. LBank does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register of authorised crypto asset service providers, and it is not registered as a Prestataire de Services sur Actifs Numériques (PSAN) with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
France set a clear deadline. The AMF has reminded providers that the transitional period allowing crypto asset services in France without a MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026. After that date only a provider authorised as a crypto asset service provider under MiCA, by the AMF or by another European Union authority and passported into France, may serve French residents. LBank holds no such authorisation as of 26 June 2026.
What this means for French users
Because LBank is not authorised under MiCA, French residents should not treat it as a compliant route from 1 July 2026. Providers that cannot meet MiCA are expected to wind down French activity in an orderly way, so access and support can be withdrawn at short notice.
Residents who want a compliant route can use a provider that holds a MiCA authorisation shown on the ESMA register or that is registered with the AMF. Confirm a provider's authorisation before depositing, and treat the regulatory standing as the main question rather than the trading features.
How crypto is taxed in France
France taxes occasional crypto investors through a flat tax on gains when crypto is converted to traditional currency or spent, administered by the French tax authority. Professional traders and certain activities can fall under different rules (as of 26 June 2026).
Thresholds and treatment depend on your circumstances and can change, so confirm the current position with a qualified French tax adviser. See the France crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice.
Regulator and sources
The French regulator is the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), working within the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework supervised at European level by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), notices on the MiCA transition and the 1 July 2026 deadline.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the register of authorised crypto asset service providers.
- European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation, the authorisation regime for crypto asset service providers.
- LBank, published User Agreement on the countries and regions it serves.
Frequently asked questions
Is LBank available in France?
Not through a MiCA authorised route. As of 26 June 2026 LBank is not authorised under MiCA and does not appear on the ESMA register, and the French transitional period ends on 1 July 2026. Confirm the position before acting.
Is LBank registered with the AMF?
No. LBank is not registered as a Prestataire de Services sur Actifs Numériques with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and is not authorised as a crypto asset service provider under MiCA as of 26 June 2026.
What happens after 1 July 2026 in France?
After 1 July 2026 only providers authorised under MiCA, by the AMF or passported from another European Union authority, may serve French residents. Providers without authorisation are expected to wind down French activity.
Is it legal to own crypto in France?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in France within the MiCA framework supervised by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. The limit here is that LBank is not authorised to serve French residents under MiCA.
How is crypto taxed in France?
France taxes occasional investors through a flat tax on gains when crypto is converted to traditional currency or spent. Confirm your position with a qualified French tax adviser (as of 26 June 2026).
Where can I confirm LBank's status in France?
Check the ESMA register of authorised crypto asset service providers and AMF notices, along with LBank's own published terms. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisation can change at short notice, and France is enforcing the MiCA transition through the Autorité des Marchés Financiers with a deadline of 1 July 2026. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and the platform before you act.
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