Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will stop serving customers in the European Union from tomorrow after failing to secure a required license under the bloc’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The move follows Binance’s decision to withdraw its application for a Greek license, leaving thousands of EU-based users scrambling to secure their digital assets before the July 1 deadline.

Under MiCA, which took effect today, all crypto firms operating in the EU must hold a valid license or face penalties, including the suspension of services. Binance confirmed in a statement to CNBC that some European clients may be affected, though it did not specify how many users would lose access. The exchange has urged affected customers to withdraw their funds before the cutoff.

The regulatory shift is part of a broader crackdown across the EU, where hundreds of crypto platforms are also expected to halt services for European users if they cannot comply with MiCA’s stringent requirements. Meduza reports that the new rules aim to standardize digital asset markets, enhance consumer protection, and combat financial crime.

Industry analysts warn that the transition could disrupt access for unwary investors. CoinGate, a Vilnius-based payments company licensed under MiCA, told *The Baltic Times* that many European businesses remain unaware they are losing crypto customers as platforms exit the market.

The regulatory deadline arrives amid broader digital market turbulence. Unofficial Telegram clients, including the app *Telega*, will also cease operations tomorrow, citing compliance risks.

For Binance users in the EU, the immediate priority is to verify their account status and transfer assets to compliant platforms or self-custody solutions. Failure to act before midnight could result in frozen funds or lost access to trading services. The exchange has not announced plans to reinstate services in the region, leaving customers with few alternatives as the MiCA era begins.

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