Binance Closes Some European Customer Accounts
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On November 9, 2026, Fintech News Switzerland reported that some Binance users in France, Spain, Italy, and Poland had received notices that their accounts would be closed before December 31, 2026. The report linked the move to the end of the EU’s transitional period for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and authorization requirements for crypto-asset service providers, and said Binance was still seeking regulatory authorization in Europe. Affected users can still withdraw crypto assets and fiat balances, but can no longer deposit funds; starting November 29, remaining crypto assets in accounts will incur a monthly fee of 0.025% of the balance or 10 USDC, whichever is higher.
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- Fintech News SwitzerlandBinance to close some accounts in France, Spain, Italy and Poland by the end of 2026
Binance users in France, Spain, Italy and Poland reported receiving notices that some accounts will be closed by December 31, 2026. The closures are related to the end of the EU’s MiCA transition period and authorization requirements for crypto-asset service providers; Binance said it is still seeking regulatory authorization in Europe. Affected users can still withdraw crypto assets and fiat balances, but deposits have been prohibited; starting November 29, remaining crypto assets will be charged monthly at 0.025 percent of the balance or 10 USDC, whichever is higher.
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