A photorealistic image showing a laptop with Binance interface and suspension notices related to EU regulations.
A photorealistic image showing a laptop with Binance interface and suspension notices related to EU regulations.
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Binance to restrict EU services after missing MiCA deadline

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Binance has notified European Union customers that it will suspend some services starting July 1 because it will not hold a MiCA license by the deadline.

The world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume told users in countries including France, Italy, Poland and Spain that it cannot meet the July 1 authorization requirement under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

Binance withdrew its license application in Greece on June 24 and said it will seek approval in another member state, with France reported as the likely next location. The company stated it remains confident of securing a MiCA license in the coming months.

Users were informed that their assets remain safe and accessible during the transition. New registrations in the bloc have already been halted.

ESMA guidance issued on June 23 requires unlicensed providers to limit activity after the deadline to orderly exits, transfers and custody only.

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Users express concern over regulatory impact on Binance's EU operations, with some criticizing MiCA rules as overly restrictive and hoping for quick resolution, others noting bearish effects or opportunities for competitors like Ripple, and neutral reports on user migrations.

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Illustration of Binance facing EU regulatory restrictions on July 1 due to MiCA rules.
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Binance to restrict EU services from July 1 over MiCA rules

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Binance will limit its services for European users starting July 1 after failing to obtain a MiCA license. The exchange withdrew its application in Greece following reported resistance from regulators there.

Binance has withdrawn its application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets license in Greece. The company will seek authorization in another European Union country instead. The move comes days before a July 1 deadline under MiCA rules.

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Greece’s regulator is preparing to reject Binance’s license application under the EU’s MiCA rules just days before the July 1 deadline. The exchange is now exploring an alternative route through France. Tether’s USDT has already been removed from several licensed EU platforms.

A Seoul court has overturned a six-month partial business suspension on Bithumb, one of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The ruling reverses sanctions imposed in March by the Financial Intelligence Unit over alleged anti-money laundering violations. It remains unclear whether a 36.8 billion won ($24.6 million) fine is also on hold.

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Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya have introduced licensing regimes for digital assets after years of restrictions. The changes follow rapid growth in stablecoin use for remittances and payments across the continent. Between July 2024 and June 2025, Sub-Saharan Africa processed more than $205 billion in on-chain value.

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