De Gaulle Fleurance assists Circle in obtaining its CASP authorization

Deals 5 May 2026

Circle, a global fintech company founded in 2013 and issuer of the USDC and EURC stablecoins, was assisted by De Gaulle Fleurance in obtaining its authorization as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP).

Thanks to this authorization, granted by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) under the notification procedure provided in Article 60 of the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation, Circle is now fully compliant with the regulatory requirements to offer its stablecoin services in all Member States of the European Union.

As a reminder, in 2023, Circle obtained its registration as a digital asset service provider (DASP) with the AMF; then, in 2024, Circle was one of the very first players in Europe to obtain authorization as an electronic money institution from the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR), with the support of De Gaulle Fleurance. The granting of the CASP authorization is a continuation of this process of regulatory compliance in Europe.

Circle is one of the first French companies to obtain CASP approval under the specific notification procedure set out in the MiCA Regulation for regulated financial entities.

Circle was able to rely on the expertise of De Gaulle Fleurance’s lawyers throughout the transaction, thanks to a team led by Anne Maréchal, partner, and supported by Julie Bader, senior manager, Adam Stolcz, senior manager, and Irène L’Homme, associate.

“Obtaining CASP authorization marks another decisive milestone for Circle, which can now operate within a robust regulatory framework at European level. This represents a major competitive advantage. We are delighted to continue this strategic partnership.”
Anne Maréchal, partner – De Gaulle Fleurance