SwissBorg Secures MiCA Approval from French AMF: Cementing Our Position as Europe’s Trusted Crypto Platform

We are proud to announce that SwissBorg has successfully secured approval under the landmark European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing a secure, transparent, and fully compliant crypto-asset wealth management platform for our community.As the regulatory landscape for crypto-assets matures, SwissBorg remains dedicated to leading by example. Securing our MiCA approval is not just a regulatory checkbox; it’s a testament to our core values of trust, security, and institutional-grade compliance.

"At SwissBorg, we have always believed that embracing regulation is the only true path to mass adoption and long-term trust. Securing our MiCA approval is a defining moment for our community and the broader European crypto-asset ecosystem. It empowers us to innovate with legal certainty while offering our users the highest standard of protection. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) for their rigorous and constructive engagement throughout this process. Above all, I want to congratulate our incredible team. Their relentless hard work, expertise, and dedication have turned this vision into a reality." - Cyrus Fazel, CEO and Co-Founder.

Why France? Partnering with a Pioneer in Rigorous Crypto Regulation

To anchor our European operations under MiCA, we deliberately sought approval in a jurisdiction known for its stringent regulatory standards.The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) is widely recognised as one of the most proactive and serious financial regulators in Europe. The AMF has consistently championed robust investor protection, having previously joined forces with Austrian and Italian market authorities to publicly call for a stronger, more rigorous European framework for crypto-asset supervision.Earning approval from a regulator with such high standards is a validation of our internal controls, robust risk management, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our users’ assets.

"Securing our MiCA approval through the AMF is no small feat; it is a testament to the uncompromising standards we set for ourselves. The AMF is rightfully recognised as one of the most demanding regulators in Europe, and successfully going through their rigorous assessment process ensures our users can have the utmost confidence in how their assets are protected. MiCA is propelling SwissBorg into a new era of institutional-grade crypto brokerage." - Justine Lamberger, Head of Legal

BlockNodes SAS: The Future Engine of Our EU Operations

To operate under this new European framework, our MiCA authorisation has been officially granted to BlockNodes SAS, a French entity within the SwissBorg corporate ecosystem.

While SwissBorg has successfully secured this approval, it is important to note that there will be a period of transition of European user operations from SwissBorg Solutions OÜ, Estonia to BlockNodes SAS.

This change will become fully effective in the coming months as we finalise the operational and technical foundations required to serve our European users under the MiCA framework.

Our authorisation under the AMF is comprehensive. BlockNodes SAS is authorised to provide a broad spectrum of crypto-asset services. These include custody and administration, order execution, transfer and placing, portfolio management, and the provision of advice. The breadth of our approval means that we can not only continue offering our community our existing services, but also further develop our platform to deliver a fully-featured crypto experience without compromise.

Next Steps and the Path to Migration

Our priority is to ensure a seamless transition for our community. While today’s announcement celebrates the approval, the operational launch of our MiCA-regulated platform will take place in the near future.

What does this mean for you? In the coming months, we will migrate our European users to BlockNodes SAS. We are committed to making this transition as smooth and effortless as possible.

You do not need to take any action. As we approach the official launch, we will provide dedicated communications, similar to how we have handled major upgrades in the past, detailing exactly how the migration will work, timeline specifics, and any steps you may need to take.

Looking Ahead

The implementation of MiCA represents a new era of clarity and security for the European crypto industry. By operating a fully approved entity in one of Europe’s most demanding regulatory environments, SwissBorg is positioned to continue expanding our innovative wealth management services with the utmost legal certainty.

We thank our community for their continued trust and support as we take this monumental step forward. Stay tuned for further updates on our migration.

Resources

AMF Official Register:  BLOCKNODES SAS Authorisation Details