Binance has applied for authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in Greece as compliance deadlines across the bloc approach.
The application was filed shortly after French regulators publicly listed Binance among exchanges still operating without a MiCA licence.
A Binance spokesperson confirmed the filing and said the company is engaging with Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission during the review process.
We welcome the opportunity to work closely with the HCMC as this new regulation takes shape in the EU and look forward to contributing to the long-term growth of Europe’s digital financial ecosystem.
A Binance spokesperson said.
The move comes as EU regulators step up pressure on crypto firms to comply with MiCA before national transition periods expire.
France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers warned in January that Binance remained unlicensed under MiCA despite being registered locally.
The AMF said firms were notified in late 2025 that France’s transition period ends on June 30, with non-compliant companies expected to halt operations in July.
Binance was listed among roughly 90 crypto firms affected by the French regulator’s warning.
Founded in 2017, Binance has grown into the world’s largest centralised crypto exchange by reported trading volume.
Market data shows Binance averages around $11.9 billion in daily trading turnover.
We see MiCA as a positive and important milestone for the industry — one that brings greater regulatory clarity, stronger user protections, and a clear framework for responsible innovation.
The spokesperson added.
Greece has yet to issue its first MiCA licence to any crypto-asset service provider, according to public regulatory data.
Figures from the European Securities and Markets Authority show Germany leading the bloc with 43 approved licences.
The Netherlands follows with 22 authorised providers under the MiCA framework.
France has granted 11 MiCA authorisations despite flagging several firms as non-compliant during the transition phase.
Greece’s lack of issued licences highlights uneven progress among EU member states ahead of the July deadline.
Other European jurisdictions continue to prepare applications as firms race to secure regulatory approval.
Last week, Belgian bank KBC announced plans to roll out Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ether (CRYPTO:ETH) trading services in February.
KBC said it expects to receive a MiCA licence in Belgium, another country that has not yet approved a provider under the new rules.
The flurry of applications signals growing urgency among crypto firms as MiCA enforcement moves closer.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $88,853.97.