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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.
According to two informed sources, Binance’s application for a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in Greece is expected to be rejected by regulators. If true, this could put Binance at risk of failing to obtain critical authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), thereby affecting its ability to continue offering certain services to EU customers.
according to two informed sources, Binance's license application submitted in Greece is expected to be rejected by regulators. This could potentially result in the exchange losing its eligibility to provide services to clients within the European Union.The report indicates that if the license application is ultimately denied, Binance's compliance strategy in the EU market will face a significant setback. However, as of now, the relevant decision has not yet been officially announced. (Reuters)
Humanity released a post-mortem report on the H token security incident that occurred between June 8 and 9, stating that the incident was not caused by a smart contract vulnerability, but rather by a malware intrusion into a developer's device, which led to the leakage of private keys. Humanity stated that the attacker still holds the ProxyAdmin permissions for the ETH bridge and the BNB Chain token. Preliminary investigations confirmed that a colleague's device was infected with malware, which the attacker used to obtain the hot wallet private key of the administrator and the private keys for signing on 6 Gnosis Safe wallets. The team has hired an external security agency to conduct a forensic investigation and stated that they are formulating a recovery plan for affected users.
Odaily Odaily Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeсков said that Russia may introduce fees, recommendations, and technical protection mechanisms in "unfriendly" cryptocurrency transactions to protect Russian investors.During the preparation for the second reading of the bill on regulating the crypto market, one of the core topics debated was whether to allow specific digital assets, including USDT and BNB, to participate in transactions. Ivan Chebeсков noted that operations with such instruments could pose high risks for Russian users, and therefore additional protective measures are being considered. These include economic incentives such as fees or recommendations to encourage citizens to hold other assets.Previously, Russia's Ministry of Finance had considered excluding USDT from the cryptocurrency market regulatory system, but industry participants expressed their willingness to bear the risks of using this instrument on their own. Furthermore, in a regulatory concept proposed by the Central Bank of Russia last December, it suggested recognizing digital currencies and stablecoins as foreign exchange assets, permitting their purchase and sale but prohibiting their use for domestic payments for goods and services. Unqualified investors, after passing a specific test, would be allowed to purchase the most liquid cryptocurrencies, with the annual limit for purchasing assets through a single intermediary not exceeding 300,000 rubles. (TASS)
a joint letter initiated by Stand With Crypto, in collaboration with the Blockchain Association, the Crypto Council for Innovation, and The Digital Chamber, has been submitted to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging a full floor vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (the "CLARITY Act") as soon as possible.Over 200 crypto enterprises, industry associations, and community organizations, including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, a16z, Circle, and Binance.US, have participated in signing the letter. The joint letter points out that the CLARITY Act would establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market, clearly delineate regulatory responsibilities, provide feasible registration pathways, protect software developer innovation, and simultaneously promote the return of more digital asset businesses to the U.S. market.The signatories stated that the bill would help retain innovation, jobs, investment, and market activity within the United States, further solidifying America's leading position in the global digital asset innovation sector.It is understood that the CLARITY Act received bipartisan support and passed committee review in the Senate Banking Committee last month. Senator Cynthia Lummis subsequently stated that the next step for the bill is to enter the full Senate deliberation stage.Additionally, 160 former national security and law enforcement officials have previously signed a letter supporting the bill. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt have also publicly called for advancing the legislative process. However, the issue of conflicts of interest between the Trump family and the crypto industry is still regarded as one of the main obstacles to the bill's progress. (The Block)
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that as U.S. stocks continue to rise, AI stocks attract significant capital, and the regulatory outlook for the U.S. "Clarity Act" remains uncertain, crypto assets are transitioning from past momentum trading to longer-term fundamental "contrarian bets."Hougan pointed out that against the backdrop of the Nasdaq 100 index rising 43% year-over-year and AI concepts dominating market attention, the appeal of allocating crypto assets for institutional investors has diminished. However, this does not mean the crypto industry is disappearing; rather, the investment logic is changing, requiring a longer-term perspective and stronger fundamental judgment.He also noted that the current "crypto winter" differs from the past, as funds are no longer simply flowing into large-cap assets like Bitcoin but are beginning to reward projects with independent fundamental narratives. For instance, Hyperliquid, BNB, Zcash, and Stellar have all seen notable gains recently, indicating that the market is placing greater emphasis on the actual progress and differentiated logic of specific projects.
Binance's US stock business adopts a dual-core structure of "introducing broker + clearing broker," with Nest Trading responsible for order referral, and US fintech company Alpaca Securities handling the entire process of trade execution, clearing, settlement, and asset custody.Nest Trading, formerly known as BCI Limited, obtained a broker-dealer license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) FSRA at the end of 2025 and officially began operations on January 5, 2026. Together with Nest Exchange and Nest Clearing and Custody, it forms Binance's compliance "troika" in ADGM. Registered on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Nest Trading handles key Binance services such as OTC, Convert, and Earn.Alpaca is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC, commanding a 94% market share of tokenized US stocks and ETFs, facilitating 1:1 on-chain asset conversion for platforms like Ondo Finance. In January 2026, Alpaca completed a $150 million Series D funding round at a valuation of $1.15 billion, achieving unicorn status with investments from Citadel Securities, Kraken, MUFG, and others. As of early 2026, Alpaca serves over 300 institutions, covering 9 million brokerage accounts. By the end of 2025, it held total assets of $1.386 billion and net capital exceeding $100 million.Public information indicates that Binance and its core team had no prior connection with Alpaca. This collaboration establishes a cross-border US stock trading loop characterized by "ADGM licensed connectivity + US compliant clearing."