Binance to Pull Back from EU Markets as MiCA Deadline Hits July 1

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MiCA is forcing a major reset across the EU crypto market as the July 1 deadline ends the transition period. Binance will restrict services in several EU countries because it missed the licensing deadline, while licensed providers can keep serving the full single market. ESMA says unlicensed firms must stop onboarding new customers and wind down activity in an orderly way. The new regime creates pressure on non-compliant providers and expands the opportunity for regulated platforms and compliance-focused vendors. Customers are also being pushed toward licensed exchanges or self-custody options.

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