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Binance co-founder He Yi announced in a post that Binance has officially entered the Philippine market. Meanwhile, the document she shared indicated that the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines has finally approved BlockShoals Technologies to launch testing of financial products and services under its regulatory "Strategic Sandbox" framework. Previously, BlockShoals had completed the remaining compliance matters required by the regulatory authority, and its sandbox application received preliminary approval on November 12, 2025.
据路透社报道，近 1,700 名英国投资者已在伦敦高等法院对币安及其创始人赵长鹏（CZ）提起诉讼，索赔金额至少达 1.5 亿英镑（约 2 亿美元）。原告指控币安自 2019 年底起，在未获英国监管授权的情况下，向其销售杠杆产品等高风险复杂衍生品，违反了《金融服务与市场法》，部分投资者称损失高达数万英镑。 此案被告方包括开曼群岛注册的 Binance Holdings、阿联酋注册的 Nest Exchange、赵长鹏本人及"不知名人士"。币安表示将积极应诉，但拒绝就诉讼进一步置评。值得注意的是，英国金融行为监管局（FCA）已于 2021 年禁止加密公司向零售客户提供衍生品，币安目前主要持牌地为阿联酋。
Ondo Finance has announced the integration of its tokenized securities platform, Ondo Global Markets, with Uniswap. Over 430 tokenized stocks and ETFs on the platform are now simultaneously available on Ethereum and BNB Chain. Users can trade via the Uniswap interface or the UniswapX API.Compliant users can trade tokenized shares of companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as major ETF assets like SPY and QQQ, directly on-chain. Trades leverage UniswapX to benefit from optimal liquidity routing, MEV protection, and gas-free transactions. All wallets and protocols integrated with the UniswapX API can support Ondo's full suite of tokenized securities without requiring additional development. Data shows that since its launch in September 2025, Ondo Global Markets has covered over 430 tokenized securities, with its TVL surpassing $1 billion and cumulative trading volume exceeding $20 billion.
Odaily Odaily News: OKX founder Star responded to CZ's remarks on platform X, stating that CZ has been misleading the public by claiming that Star criticizes him out of jealousy, but this is not the case.Star stated that he does not envy CZ but is ashamed of his actions, citing incidents such as Binance being penalized for compliance issues, the massive market liquidation event on October 11, 2021, and CZ’s past dismissal of compliance team members following an internal investigation.Furthermore, Star claimed that CZ mentioned him nearly ten times in his new book, but the book is filled with false statements and distortions of facts. Star stated that he had no intention of revisiting these old matters, but if CZ deems it necessary, he is willing to publicly lay out the facts, provide evidence, and discuss the relevant issues openly with the media.
According to an official announcement, based on the latest review, the following tokens no longer meet the Binance Alpha standards and will be removed from the recommended list on June 30, 2026, at 10:30 (UTC): TTD (TradeTide), OIK (SpaceNation), LUNAI (LunabyVirtuals), TOWN (Alt.town), VINU (VitaInu), PUP (PUP), CYPR (Cypher), DGRAM (DatagramNetwork). After removal, users can still withdraw or sell these tokens on Binance Alpha.
Binance stated its annual compliance spending has reached approximately $300 million. During the period from 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, its internal system intercepted potential fraud totaling $10.53 billion, protecting over 5.4 million users. Binance currently employs nearly 1,500 compliance staff, a scale approaching that of major financial institutions. Since 2021, Binance has recovered over $8.2 billion in user assets and processed 313,653 law enforcement requests. This disclosure comes amid ongoing regulatory pressure on Binance. Under Europe's MiCA regulation, exchanges must obtain authorization or cease operations, and Binance faces regulatory hurdles in multiple EU countries. (FinanceFeeds)
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao stated that Binance's license application submitted in Greece under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) was originally "fully compliant" and was close to approval by at least one EU regulatory authority, but was subsequently withdrawn due to political interference. Zhao stated that this move represents a loss for both Binance and the European market.
Binance founder CZ stated that the company's MiCA license application in Greece fully met regulatory requirements before its withdrawal and was close to approval. However, the process was ultimately disrupted due to the intervention of "external political factors."In an interview, CZ mentioned that several countries within the EU had expressed interest in the license, with some even showing a degree of "competitive pursuit." Ultimately, the regulatory progress was affected by factors outside the regulatory sphere, forcing the withdrawal of the application. Binance formally withdrew its Greek application last week and stated it would pursue MiCA authorization in other EU member states. Addressing market rumors linking him to high-level EU political figures, CZ said he had not seen any verifiable documents and had only encountered similar claims online, which he could not confirm.CZ also noted that the MiCA transitional period in the EU is set to end on July 1st. After that date, platforms without a license must cease related services. National regulatory bodies have made it clear there will be no extensions. He described the outcome as a "lose-lose situation" and, citing the regulatory histories of Japan and Singapore, emphasized that compliance processes often require a longer cycle.Furthermore, when discussing Strategy's STRC preferred stock product, CZ described its structure as "too complex" and said he found it difficult to fully understand its mechanism. However, he stressed that he was not making a judgment on the credibility of its founder, Michael Saylor, whom he considers a "staunch Bitcoin supporter." (The Block)
as the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is set to take full effect on July 1, industry insiders anticipate a massive platform reshuffle in the European crypto market, with potentially over 10 million users needing to switch trading platforms.SwissBorg executive Alex Fazel stated that the new MiCA regulations are forcing a large number of exchanges to cease or restrict their services within the EU. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that institutions lacking a MiCA license must gradually exit the market after the deadline and assist users in migrating to compliant platforms or self-custody wallets.Data shows that as of 2024, there may be over 3,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Europe, with approximately 80% expected to exit the market following the regulatory transition.The analysis points out that several trading platforms, including Binance, have already adjusted their European business layouts in advance. Meanwhile, platforms like Coinbase and OKX are attracting user migration through incentive measures. Against the backdrop of tightening regulations, industry competition is shifting from "subsidy-driven customer acquisition" to "competition in compliance and trust systems." (CoinDesk)
Carlos San Basilio, Chairman of the Spanish securities market regulator (CNMV), stated that no extensions or exemptions will be granted for the transition period for licenses under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This applies to platforms such as Binance that have not yet obtained MiCA authorization. Unlicensed crypto companies must exit the EU market by the end of June. The CNMV stated that it is communicating with relevant platforms regarding their exit arrangements to ensure an orderly transfer of client assets and protect investor interests. It also reminded investors that, after the transition period ends, new transactions on unauthorized platforms will no longer be protected under the MiCA framework. (Reuters)
According to the UK’s Financial Times, Binance will cease serving certain customers in the European Union starting next week due to its failure to obtain a license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), and has already notified customers in Poland, Italy, Spain, and France to withdraw their funds.
Binance CEO Richard Teng announced that Daniel Acosta has been appointed Head of Latin America, where he will lead the region’s strategic initiatives—with a focus on addressing local user needs, engaging with regulators, and advancing cryptocurrency adoption. Binance stated that Latin America remains a key market for cryptocurrency adoption, and under Daniel Acosta’s leadership, the company will further strengthen its business presence and influence in the region.
According to Binance’s (@binance) official announcement, Binance has withdrawn its MiCA license application in Greece and will seek authorization in another EU member state; the specific country will be publicly disclosed once confirmed. Binance stated that this decision fully takes into account the current status and timeline of Greece’s approval process and prioritizes user interests. Binance will implement necessary compliance measures by July 1, and some users may be affected; next steps will be communicated directly to them. Binance reaffirmed the strategic importance of the European market and remains optimistic about obtaining a license in the EU in the coming months.
According to Reuters, Gillian Lynch, Binance’s head for Europe and the UK, stated that despite setbacks in its application for an EU MiCA license in Greece, Binance will not exit the European market and will pursue alternative pathways to authorization. “If not Greece, I am exploring other alternatives,” she said. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Binance had engaged with regulators in Ireland, Latvia, and Greece, but encountered resistance across the board. Regulators expressed concerns regarding Binance’s past anti-money laundering (AML) penalties, its complex international corporate structure, and its perceived high-risk appetite culture. Lynch noted that Binance had previously expected approval from Greek regulators; however, the reason for the rejection remains unclear. She added that Binance has invested substantial resources into strengthening compliance and internal controls and currently employs approximately 1,500 compliance staff.
According to a Binance Research report, on-chain tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have grown by 589% since the beginning of 2025, surpassing $31 billion in total value—up from $21.5 billion at the start of 2026. Bonds and money market funds contributed most significantly, growing by 83% and adding approximately $6.5 billion. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries, gold-backed assets, and tokenized public equities were also key growth drivers. Binance Research notes that tokenization is transitioning from experimental phases into an institutional competitive market, with institutional issuers leveraging blockchain to enhance settlement efficiency, asset transparency, and transferability. However, regulation remains the biggest current constraint; the next phase of growth will depend more heavily on improvements in liquidity, legal enforceability, and secondary market infrastructure.
Greece rejected Binance's authorization application under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, possibly due to political pressure exerted by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.Binance submitted its application to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission earlier in 2026, established a holding company locally, and had already passed key technical reviews. However, the application was swiftly overturned between June 7 and June 15, 2026. During a meeting in May, Lagarde told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that Europe does not welcome Binance. The reason is that Binance, as a dominant platform providing stablecoin liquidity, is considered by some policymakers to be large enough to potentially complicate the European Central Bank's push for the digital euro project.With the Greek route blocked, Binance has shifted its focus to France in an effort to obtain a MiCA license. (crowdfundinsider)
PancakeSwap has issued a notice regarding abnormal activity in the BNB Chain OLPC/LABUBU liquidity pool, stating that the team has acknowledged community reports and initiated a preliminary investigation.PancakeSwap indicated that initial findings confirm no issues at the smart contract level, and the relevant incident is still under further review. The team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.The platform reminds users to rely on information released through PancakeSwap's official channels and to be cautious of unverified rumors.
Alex Svanevik, CEO of on-chain data analytics platform Nansen, posted on X stating that from a hindsight perspective, if Binance founder CZ had completed the acquisition of FTX back then, his potential asset structure would have changed significantly. He would now likely hold an indirect exposure of approximately 8% stake in Anthropic, about 5% stake in the AI coding tool Cursor, as well as some investment interests related to SpaceX.It is reported that in November 2022, CZ had disclosed his intention to acquire FTX but later abandoned the plan after due diligence uncovered issues beyond his control. Subsequently, FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.
CJ Hetherington, co-founder and CEO of prediction market platform Limitless Labs, stated that he does not believe the prediction market industry will see a single dominant monopoly player. He draws a parallel to the offshore perpetual contract market, where even leading platforms have never long-term held over 90% market share. Core trading volume in the derivatives market comes from market makers and high-frequency traders, who typically operate across multiple platforms to exploit spreads for arbitrage, structurally limiting market concentration.CJ Hetherington cited Binance’s perpetual contracts as an example, noting that its market share once approached 50% but was gradually diverted by other trading platforms, leading to a multi-platform coexistence pattern. He argues that prediction markets will follow a similar path rather than a "winner-takes-all" outcome.Hetherington pointed out that future industry distribution will primarily be conducted through brokers and futures commission merchants, with institutions like Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, and Charles Schwab competing in distribution. Fees and marketing will become the core of consumer-side competition. However, the U.S. regulatory framework is an "advantage rather than an obstacle" for the prediction market industry, as CFTC oversight helps reduce contract disputes, enhance transparency, and is also more suitable for institutional participation. (The Block)
Binance has responded to news regarding its EU license on the X platform, stating that the company remains committed to serving European users and will continue to conduct business in accordance with applicable laws.Binance stated that as the MiCA transition period draws to a close, the company is adopting a prudent, user-first strategy to minimize the impact of business adjustments. It will disclose further arrangements and available options to users once more information is obtained, with plans to release an update before June 30, 2026.Additionally, Binance noted that over the past 18 months, it has maintained constructive communication with regulators and actively participated in the MiCA approval process. According to its understanding, the Greek regulatory authority has completed its review of the relevant application and deems it compliant with MiCA requirements. The application has also been reviewed at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) level.Binance also indicated that any delays or deviations in the MiCA authorization process could weaken market liquidity, competition, and user choice, potentially pushing some activities outside the EU. The company will continue to seek compliant operational paths under the MiCA framework and keep users informed of progress.