Cryptomonnaies : vos fonds seront mieux protégés en 2026 (Cryptocurrency: Your Funds Will Be Better Protected in 2026), Ouest-France
March 31, 2026Ouest-France quoted partner Hubert de Vauplane in an article on forthcoming French regulations expected to strengthen legal protections for cryptocurrency holders.
The article discusses a planned 2026 decree implementing a 2024 reform that integrates cryptoassets into France’s Monetary and Financial Code, aligning them more closely with traditional financial instruments. Hubert explained that, until the decree is in force, recovering assets in the event of a platform bankruptcy may remain difficult, but the new framework is expected to significantly enhance investor protection and clarify ownership rights. “It would undoubtedly be complicated for users to recover their funds” if a crypto platform goes bankrupt, he noted, adding that once implemented, holders will be “very well protected because of their status as owners.”