Investing in crypto-assets involves significant risks. To protect yourself, follow these guidelines:
– Check authorisations : Make sure the intermediary offering products or services related to digital assets is authorised to do so the list of Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs)registered or licensed by the French financial market authority (AMF — Autorité des Marchés Financiers). Only service providers established in France are authorised to operate in the French Pacific territories. They can be identified by a French Trade and Companies Register (RCS) number (see the fifth column of the table).
– Avoid unsolicited offers from unregistered entities: : Do not respond to solicitations from companies that do not appear on the official list. These entities are operating illegally and do not comply with investor protection regulations, proper information disclosure, or complaint-handling procedures. Report such solicitations to IEDOM and/or the AMF.
– Consult warning lists : lThe AMF publishes blacklists of websites involved in crypto-asset scams, including offers to purchase fictitious crypto-assets or invest in fraudulent projects. You can find these blacklists on the AMF’s official website.
– Follow practical advice : Read the AMF’s practical tips and the educational materials provided by the Banque de France to understand the precautions you should take before investing.
