Binance Bets on Greece as Its EU Crypto Lifeline 🇬🇷

Binance is making a bold regulatory play in Europe. The world’s largest crypto exchange has officially applied for a MiCA license in Greece, aiming to lock in EU-wide “passporting” rights before the July 2026 deadline.

The move, filed through a new subsidiary called Binary Greece, signals a clear pivot away from France, where Binance has faced mounting pressure from regulators over risk control shortcomings. By contrast, Greece—one of the EU’s faster-growing economies—offers a potentially more cooperative regulatory home under the MiCA framework.

Under MiCA rules, approval in one EU country unlocks access to all 27 member states. For Binance, time is everything. From July 1, 2026, any crypto platform without MiCA authorization risks being shut out of the European market.

If approved, Binance will need to meet strict standards on capital, asset segregation, and transparency—bringing crypto closer to traditional finance. For institutional investors, this Greek bid sends a clear message: Binance wants to be seen as compliant, permanent, and ready for Europe’s regulated crypto era.#BTC #ETHMarketWatch