AMF Strikes Off AUTOMATA France SAS as Digital Asset Service Provider
The AMF has decided to withdraw the registration of AUTOMATA France SAS (Vancelian.com) as a digital asset service provider (PSAN), effective 30 June 2026, due to unauthorised crowdfunding activities and breaches of integrity requirements. The firm must now wind down operations and return client assets in an orderly manner.
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