Fact-Checking the Wind-Down: Is Binance Actually Halting Operations in Europe?
By Robert Thorne
The exchange's operating status across the European continent has fragmented significantly over the past three years. The table below traces the key regulatory actions, formal corporate responses, and current operational constraints across core jurisdictions.
| Jurisdiction | Regulatory Action (2023, 2026) | Operational Status |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | AFM registration denied; formal wind-down order issued July 2023. | Direct retail trading halted; users redirected to third-party partner platforms. |
| Belgium | FSMA order to cease non-EEA services (June 2023); rerouted via Poland. | Operating under Polish VASP passporting terms; under active review. |
| Germany | BaFin custody license application withdrawn July 2023 amid pushback. | No domestic license; direct fiat on-ramps heavily restricted. |
| France | AMF registration maintained; judicial inquiry launched regarding AML checks. | Operational hub; working toward comprehensive MiCA compliance authorization. |
| Cyprus & Austria | Voluntary deregistration from CySEC; Austrian license application pulled. | Completely decommissioned local corporate entities. |
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