Coinbase Reports Sharp Increase in Crypto Investigation Requests in France
Coinbase has released new transparency data revealing a significant rise in law-enforcement and regulatory investigation requests from France, marking one of the strongest increases of any country in 2025.
France Leads International Requests
According to Coinbase’s annual transparency report, investigation requests from French authorities surged sharply year-over-year, driven by:
- Increased monitoring of crypto-related financial activity
- More cooperation between French cybercrime units and international agencies
- Growing interest in on-chain evidence tied to fraud and money laundering cases
What Type of Requests Are Increasing?
Most requests coming from France involve:
- Subpoenas for identifying account activity
- Investigations linked to wallet movements
- Fraud and unauthorized transaction inquiries
- Requests tied to AML and financial compliance
What This Means for Crypto Users
This surge signals tighter European oversight of centralized exchanges. Users should expect:
- More detailed KYC/AML expectations
- Stronger verification for suspicious withdrawals
- Faster sharing of info between exchanges and investigators
Impact on the Market
While this rising scrutiny could improve trust and reduce fraud, it also raises privacy concerns for some users. Coinbase maintains that it only complies with “valid and proportionate” requests, but the trend is clear: Europe is stepping up enforcement.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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