What is the difference between PSAN approval and PSAN registration?
The difference between PSAN approval and registration lies mainly in the level of control and regulatory requirements imposed by the French authorities.
PSAN registration is mandatory for all digital asset service providers in France. This procedure ensures that the service provider complies with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing standards, in accordance with the law. The ACPR and the AMF monitor compliance with these regulations. Registration is therefore a prerequisite for operating legally on the French market.
PSAN accreditation, on the other hand, is a further step, involving more stringent requirements and more thorough monitoring. In addition to meeting the criteria for registration, providers applying for accreditation must demonstrate their ability to meet higher standards in terms of solvency, risk management and customer protection. Approval is voluntary, but it offers additional legitimacy and recognition, which can be a major asset for providers seeking to differentiate themselves and build greater trust with their customers.
Cryptocurrencies or digital currencies are terms commonly used in the crypto ecosystem. However, the terminology favored by regulators (ACPR and AMF) is crypto-assets or digital assets. This distinction arises because, although often referred to as cryptocurrencies, these assets do not qualify as currencies in the legal sense. They are virtual resources based on blockchainA blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology. It is a huge database formed by blocks,cryptographically linked to each other, containing information such as transactions. These blocks are addedfollowing technology, whose value is determined solely by supply and demand.
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Investing in digital assets carries risks and may not be suitable for all investors. It is the responsibility of investors to educate themselves about the risks associated with different digital assets. In particular, it is noted that digital assets can exhibit significant volatilityPrice variation of an asset on a given period., and investments in digital assets involve a risk of capital loss. Accordingly, it is important to remember that the past performance of digital assets, as might be indicated on Banque Delubac & Cie’s website or in documents provided to investors, is not indicative of future performance. Investors should familiarize themselves with the technologies underlying each digital asset and their associated risks, including vulnerabilities, defects, hacks, errors, protocol failures, or attacks on the protocol. Banque Delubac & Cie cannot be held liable for any misunderstanding of the risks associated with digital assets or for any losses investors may incur due to errors in walletPrice variation of an asset on a given period. addresses attributable to the investor.
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