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What does PSAN stand for? 

PSAN, or Prestataire de Services sur Actifs Numériques, is a regulatory term specifically used in the French and European context to designate entities that offer services related to digital assets or cryptocurrencies. 

This designation encompasses a variety of services, from the custody of digital assets on behalf of third parties to the purchase, sale and exchange of these assets, whether in legal tender or between different cryptocurrencies. 

In France, the registration and regulation of PSANs is overseen by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR). The aim of this supervision is to ensure that service providers comply with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing standards. 

Banque Delubac & Cie is the first French bank to obtain PSAN registration in 2022. 


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 blockchain technology, whose value is determined solely by supply and demand.

None of the information contained in this FAQ constitutes investment advice, tax advice, legal advice, or any other type of advice, nor does it serve as an invitation to engage in any form of financial transaction.

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 volatility, 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 wallet addresses attributable to the investor.

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