Binance says its European regulatory application is compliant despite report of Greek rejection

Policy Binance says its European regulatory application is compliant despite report of Greek rejection An EU crypto license application by the world’s largest crypto exchange is set to be rejected by the Greek regulator HCMC, according to a report from Reuters. By Ian Allison | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf Jun 16, 2026, 2:55 p.m. 1 min read Make preferred on Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Make preferred on Binance sign (modified by Coindesk) Summary Show Crypto firms need to obtain a MiCA license to operate in the EU by the end of this month. Binance said the HCMC completed its review of the application and considered it compliant with MiCA requirements. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, may be unable to serve customers in Europe if its regulatory license application in Greece is turned down, as Reuters reported on Tuesday. Binance’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license application, which has to be approved by a deadline at the end of this month, is going to be rejected by the Greek financial watchdog Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), according to the report, which cited two people familiar with the situation. Binance said it has been pursuing a MiCA license over the past 18 months, including through a comprehensive application process with the HCMC in Greece. “Our understanding is that the HCMC completed its review of the application and considered it compliant with MiCA requirements, and that the application was also reviewed at ESMA level,” a Binance spokesman told CoinDesk via email. The spokesman also said that "HCMC informed ESMA that it was their view that the application was compliant and that they intended to progress the licence and move to authorise at an upcoming Board meeting." Binance chose Greece as its MiCA jurisdiction following speculation that it might seek a license in Malta, where it had offices. The exchange set up a Greek holding company in conjunction with the HCMC license application, Greek media reported late last year. The Hellenic Capital Market Commission did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Binance Latest Crypto News 1 State Street targets stablecoin reserve boom with new money market fund 30 minutes ago 2 CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) gains 12.9% while index trades lower 1 hour ago 3 Y Combinator reveals a new AI agent that can build and run an entire business just from a text message 2 hours ago 4 BlackRock's new bitcoin income fund offers cash flow alongside BTC exposure 2 hours ago 5 Mystery Polymarket trader turned $4 million into $9 million after Spain's shocking World Cup draw 3 hours ago 6 BlackRock's new bitcoin ETF lets institutions earn from volatility. There's a catch. 3 hours ago 7 Bitcoin buyers add over 250,000 BTC between $59,000 and $67,000 as accumulation returns 4 hours ago 8 Bitcoin rallies after Japan rate increase with XLM, INJ, UNI advancing 4 hours ago 9 Tether Gold now has a dedicated options market on Bybit 9 hours ago 10 Live markets: Bitcoin falls below $66,000 as SpaceX rallies on Cursor agreement 9 hours ago Latest Research CEX Volumes Drop to Lowest Since September 2024 as RWA Perps Hit Record High CEX Volumes Drop to Lowest Since September 2024 as RWA Perps Hit Record High In May, combined exchange volumes fell 3.45% to $4.41T; the lowest since September 2024. RWA perpetual futures volumes rose 10.4% against the trend, hitting a new all-time high. By CoinDesk Research Jun 15, 2026 In May, combined exchange volumes fell 3.45% to $4.41T; the lowest since September 2024. RWA perpetual futures volumes rose 10.4% against the trend, hitting a new all-time high. Why it matters : In May, combined exchange volumes fell 3.45% to $4.41T; the lowest since September 2024. RWA perpetual futures volumes rose 10.4% against the trend, hitting a new all-time high. View Full Report More From Policy Summer of crypto (regs): State of Crypto Kalshi’s crypto perpetuals spark debate over whether they’re futures or swaps FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of criminal conviction on fraud, conspiracy charges