Buy crypto in France — a calm, beginner-friendly app for 2026

Crypto is legal in France under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook, and overseen locally by the AMF. If your old platform has scaled back its French service, CryptoUnity is a simple, beginner-friendly way to keep going, with custody powered by BitGo.

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What’s changing for crypto users in France

From 1 January 2026, France’s flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains rose from 30% to 31.4%; annual gains under €305 are exempt. This is general information, not tax advice.
Binance halted spot and margin trading for users in France in mid-2026 after failing to secure a MiCA licence there; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable.
Gemini closed its EEA retail service, including France, in April 2026 as part of a company restructuring.
Crypto itself is fully legal in France — CryptoUnity is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Switching from Binance, Kriptomat or Gemini? See the step-by-step move guide.

Why beginners in France land here

Regulated custody, powered by BitGo

Your crypto is held by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian — the same one that secures Bitstamp. Not us.

Built for first-timers

Plain-language workshops and a calm, no-pressure tone — not charts and order books. Learn as you go.

A dedicated EU team

Real people and human support — not an impersonal global platform.

Frequently asked questions

Is crypto legal in France? +

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in France under the EU’s MiCA regulation, with local oversight from the AMF. Gains are taxed under a 31.4% flat tax as of 2026 (annual gains under €305 are exempt). This is general information, not tax advice.

Why did Binance stop trading for French users? +

Binance did not secure a MiCA licence in France and halted spot and margin trading there from mid-2026; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable. Crypto itself remains fully legal in France — this is one company’s decision, not a market-wide problem, and CryptoUnity is a calm place to keep going.

How do beginners in France buy their first crypto? +

Download a beginner-friendly app, verify your identity once, fund your account by SEPA transfer in euros, and make a small, guided first purchase. CryptoUnity explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is CryptoUnity regulated? +

CryptoUnity is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.

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Start small, start calm.

Download the app, verify once, and make a small first purchase whenever you’re ready. Switch over and start with 0% trading fees for 30 days — use code SWITCH.

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