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Cryptomonnaies: En Cas de Faillite, Ce Nouveau Décret Protégera les Propriétaires (Cryptocurrencies: New Decree Would Protect Owners in Case of Bankruptcy), Capital

29. März 2026

Capital quoted partner Hubert de Vauplane in an article discussing a forthcoming French decree aimed at strengthening protections for cryptocurrency holders, particularly in the event of a platform’s insolvency.

The article explains that while the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework recognizes ownership rights, it leaves uncertainty around enforcement in bankruptcy scenarios. The proposed decree would clarify that crypto holders retain ownership of their assets, improving their ability to recover funds. Hubert noted that France’s approach is “likely one of the most protective in the world for crypto-asset investors.”

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