2026
Binance has officially withdrawn its MiCA license application in Greece, opting to seek authorization in another EU member state due to concerns over the current timeline and approval status ahead of the July 1 compliance deadline .
Binance is reportedly set to lose its bid for an EU license in Greece, effectively barring it from serving EU customers under the MiCA framework starting late June 2026 . While Binance claims full compliance, sources indicate an imminent rejection that reflects a broader EU crackdown where roughly 75% of existing crypto firms are expected to lose operational status .
Binance has launched 'bStocks,' a 1:1 tokenized US equity service allowing users to convert stocks like NVIDIA and Micron into blockchain assets for 24/7 trading, self-custody, and DeFi deployment .
Binance is expanding its platform to include US stock trading and 'bStocks' on-chain tokenized equities for non-US users, aiming to integrate traditional finance into its crypto ecosystem .
Binance has begun internal testing of BinanceAI, a new platform feature enabling one-click creation of OpenClaw AI Agents for select users until March 23 . This move comes as major crypto exchanges, including Binance, OKX, and Bitget, compete to integrate the popular open-source AI agent, which automates tasks via natural language .
Binance has reportedly dismissed at least four internal investigators after they identified over $1 billion in transactions with Iranian entities, potentially violating sanctions laws . The transactions, occurring between March 2024 and August 2025, were flagged by the compliance team . This move comes after Binance pleaded guilty and paid a $4.3 billion fine for similar violations . Former CEO Changpeng Zhao has denied the claims, calling the report self-contradictory . The firings have raised serious concerns about the company's commitment to its reform promises under a government monitorship .
2025
Binance has issued a warning about the risks associated with unauthorized AI trading bots, highlighting severe financial, compliance, and legal threats, including potential asset loss. Unauthorized tools violate Binance’s Terms of Use, leading to possible account restrictions or suspension. The article advises against granting account access to unknown third-party applications and emphasizes the importance of secure practices .
Binance has been awarded 'Crypto Asset Exchange of the Year' at the 8th Annual Regulation Asia Awards for its excellence in compliance management and risk control. The award highlights Binance's contributions to market leadership and innovation in creating a safe trading environment .
Binance has reduced its Bitcoin reserves by 8,181 BTC in November, now holding 12,504.789 BTC, valued at approximately $842 million at current prices .
Binance completed its 33rd BNB burn, destroying 1,441,281.413 BNB valued at approximately $1.208 billion, reducing the total supply to 137,738,379.26 BNB .
Binance is considering integrating its U.S. subsidiary, Binance.US, into its global operations, potentially allowing the global platform to enter the U.S. market directly. This move follows the recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao by President Trump, which removes significant legal barriers .
Binance has completed the acquisition of South Korean crypto exchange Gopax, marking its entry into the Korean digital asset market. The acquisition was approved by the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit after a delay of over two years, influenced by Binance's resolution of compliance issues in the US .
Binance has launched a 'Crypto-as-a-Service' (CaaS) solution aimed at licensed banks, brokerages, and exchanges, providing institutional-grade infrastructure to seamlessly offer crypto services to their clients. Early access begins on September 30, 2025 .