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Binance to End Services in Four EU Countries by Year-End, Charge Monthly Fee
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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Binance will cease services and close user accounts in France, Spain, Italy, and Poland by the end of 2026 due to the end of the EU's MiCA transition period, and will start charging a monthly fee on remaining cryptocurrency balances from November 29. This reflects regulatory impacts on crypto exchanges operating without appropriate MiCA licenses within the European Union.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face immediate pressure to find alternative markets or licences as Binance’s exit opens gaps for local providers in France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. The cost of holding crypto assets on platforms may rise sharply now that monthly fees are imposed in affected EU countries.
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