Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange created by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has commenced operations in France, allowing users to deposit, trade, and store digital assets. This launch comes just weeks before the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations take effect, which will allow companies registered in one EU country to operate across the entire bloc. Users, including institutions, in France can open accounts, make deposits via debit cards and bank transfers, and trade digital assets. The introduction of MiCA regulations at the end of the year enables firms registered in EU countries to continue operating while they secure licenses for broader operations. With Gemini's entry into France, the company aims to capitalize on the growing interest in digital assets within the country and the robust regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. The affiliate Gemini Intergalactic Europe secured digital asset service provider registration in France last December, facilitating this expansion into the EU market. During the transitional phase, companies must remain registered in their country of operation, providing a specified period for compliance as they await full MiCA approval.

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