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Binance Loses EU Operating Rights
With its application rejected, Binance becomes unable to serve EU customers, impacting millions of users and potentially fragmenting market liquidity.
MiCA Licensing Deadline
All crypto asset service providers must hold a license from an EU member state by this date to continue operating across the bloc.
Exclusive Report: Binance to Lose EU Permission
Reuters breaks news that Greek regulators will reject Binance's MiCA application, citing two people familiar with the matter.
The expected rejection of Binance's MiCA application by Greece constitutes a landmark enforcement action under the EU's new crypto rules. It establishes that even the largest exchanges must strictly comply with licensing standards or face market exclusion, shaping the legal landscape for the entire industry.
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