Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini, on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention in Miami, Florida.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has been awarded crypto registration to launch its services in France, the company told CNBC exclusively.
The firm, which was founded and is owned by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, said it was approved as a virtual asset services provider by French markets watchdog Autorite des marches financiers (AMF).
"This latest regulatory approval in France represents a significant moment in our European expansion," Gillian Lynch, head of EU at Gemini, said in emailed comments.
Institutional clients will get access to Gemini eOTC, Gemini's electronic over-the-counter trading solution.
Persons:
Tyler Winklevoss, Cameron Winklevoss, Gemini, Tyler, Gillian Lynch
Organizations:
CNBC, AMF, EU, Gemini
Locations:
Miami , Florida, France