Exclusive-Binance set to lose EU licence bid, permission to offer services in the bloc, sources say
Key takeaways
- Under new EU rules, called MiCA, crypto companies have until the end of June to obtain a licence to allow them to continue operating across the bloc.
- A representative for the Hellenic Capital Market Commission declined to comment on Binance s licence application, citing confidentiality rules.
- A Binance spokesperson said it has been pursuing a MiCA licence and has worked constructively with regulators over the past 18 months, including through a comprehensive application process with Greece s HCMC.
Exclusive-Binance set to lose EU licence bid, permission to offer services in the bloc, sources say Illustration shows representation of Binance coin cryptocurrency · Reuters Lefteris Papadimas and John O'Donnell Tue, June 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM GMT+7 1 min read By Lefteris Papadimas and John O Donnell
FRANKFURT, June 16 (Reuters) - Binance, the world s largest crypto exchange, is set to lose permission to offer services to European Union clients within weeks as its application for a licence is about to be turned down, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Under new EU rules, called MiCA, crypto companies have until the end of June to obtain a licence to allow them to continue operating across the bloc. Binance s application, which was made to Greece s market regulator, is set to be rejected, the people said.