Fipto secures crypto-asset service provider license from French regulator
PARIS, France – January 27, 2026 — Fipto announced it secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). This complements its Payment Institution (PI) license from the ACPR obtained in March 2025, enabling institutional-grade fiat and stablecoin payments. The dual licensing positions Fipto as Europe’s first stablecoin payment provider under the MiCA framework.
Overview
Fipto, a provider of regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure, announced the CASP license on January 27, 2026, via its blog. The PI license followed a two-year approval process ending in March 2025. Fipto raised €15 million ($16 million) in seed funding in September 2023 to build its blockchain-powered treasury platform.
Announcement Specifics
Fipto, a provider of regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure, announced the CASP license on January 27, 2026, via its blog. The PI license followed a two-year approval process ending in March 2025. Fipto raised €15 million ($16 million) in seed funding in September 2023 to build its blockchain-powered treasury platform.
Stakeholder Perspective
“From our governance structures to our risk management protocols, we have built a platform that provides the transparency and resilience that public companies and major financial actors demand. By unifying the PI and CASP frameworks, we are offering the first truly institutional grade gateway for global stablecoin payments.”
— Patrick Mollard, CEO and Co-founder at Fipto
Why it matters: The statement highlights Fipto’s focus on enterprise compliance, addressing key barriers to institutional stablecoin adoption.
Mollard added on the PI license:
“Getting this approval is the result of a very demanding two-year process that will allow us to strengthen our value proposition in France and Europe. We can now master the entire payment chain, combining traditional currencies and digital currencies, to offer an infrastructure that is even more efficient, competitive and compliant with security and compliance requirements.”
— Patrick Mollard, CEO and Co-founder at Fipto
Why it matters: The approval enables Fipto to integrate traditional and digital payment rails, reducing friction for corporate treasury operations.
Industry Context
The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation standardizes CASP licensing, reserves, and governance across Europe. This licensing bridges traditional finance and crypto infrastructure, streamlining cross-border payments. As stablecoins mature, regulated platforms like Fipto reduce operational risks for corporates seeking 24/7 settlement capabilities.
The dual-license model bolsters France as a European crypto hub amid MiCA rollout, potentially influencing global regulatory standards including frameworks evolving across financial centers.
Conclusion
Fipto’s dual licenses enable scalable stablecoin treasury management and round-the-clock global payments, signaling accelerated institutional crypto integration in Europe under standardized regulatory frameworks.
Sources: PYMNTS, Fipto, Finopotamus, AMF France
