what's Paymium?

Paymium is a cryptocurrency exchange platform based in Paris, France, established in 2011 as one of the world's first operational Bitcoin trading venues. It enables users to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) using euros, with features including order books, wallets, and merchant payment solutions. Registered as a Prestataire de Services sur Actifs Numériques (PSAN) with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), Paymium adheres to European payment services regulations and MiCA framework, emphasizing security and compliance. Founded by Pierre Noizat, the platform serves over 230,000 customers and is a member of the LabChain consortium led by Caisse des Dépôts. It supports SEPA transfers for deposits/withdrawals and provides a user-friendly interface for both retail and institutional traders, positioning itself as a trusted European gateway to crypto assets.

Paymium CEO's daughter was subject to an attempted kidnapping in Paris on May 13, 2025.