According to reports, France-based regulatory body Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) has reportedly intensified its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) scrutiny on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance.
This move occurs as Paris seeks enhanced control over the European crypto sector through the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. As reported by Bloomberg on October 17, 2025, ACPR is currently investigating AML compliance for Binance and similar operations. The sources, familiar with this matter, disclosed that these inspections started in 2024 and remain confidential.
ACPR reportedly required Binance to enhance its risk management practices in 2024, as reported by Cointelegraph. Company representatives stated that interaction with the regulator is part of their ongoing AML-compliant operations. They also noted that similar reviews are standard procedures in ACPR’s regulatory oversight and that such checks cover multiple cryptocurrency exchanges.
The focus of these inspections is to ensure compliance with regulations, particularly regarding AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT). Binance was previously instructed to refine its compliance measures last year. Typically, companies have a few months to address such issues, often by adding more compliance or IT personnel to strengthen risk management and cybersecurity.
France’s Perspective on Crypto
This scrutiny comes as France adjusts its stance towards the crypto industry with an aim for greater regulatory influence in Europe. In September 2025, it was reported that France might seek to prevent cryptocurrency operators based locally from using licenses obtained elsewhere in Europe.
The French securities regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), expressed concerns about potential regulatory gaps due to varying standards across the EU, which could undermine MiCA’s oversight. In October 2025, the Bank of France urged the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in Paris to oversee crypto firms, warning against fragmented regulation that could lead to inconsistent enforcement across the union.
