# What's happening with Binance? (2026) - Verdict

**Binance is still live** - but our sensors flagged 2 dated, sourced signals. Status: Degrading. There is no official sunset announcement. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human.

Category: Crypto Exchanges

## Timeline of facts

- **Jul 1, 2026 - EU services restricted under MiCA from July 1, 2026.** From July 1, 2026 Binance restricted services for users in EU member states after failing to obtain a MiCA license by the June 30, 2026 deadline. Binance had applied for a MiCA license in Greece but withdrew that application before the deadline, and on June 25, 2026 told French clients that its French entity could no longer accept new clients, with similar notices sent to affected users in other EU markets. The company said user assets remain safe and accessible at all times and that it intends to reapply for MiCA authorization through another EU member state. SOURCE: Euronews - https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/25/binance-to-halt-crypto-services-across-eu-countries-after-failing-to-secure-mica-approval
- **Jun 30, 2026 - UK group claim of 150M pounds filed in London.** On June 30, 2026 a group claim by nearly 1,700 British investors was filed at the London High Court seeking at least 150 million pounds from Binance Holdings, Nest Exchange, founder Changpeng Zhao and persons unknown. The claim alleges that Binance sold risky, complex leveraged derivative products to UK retail investors from late 2019 without authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act. Binance said it will defend the claim and stated it remains committed to its obligations to users and to operating in accordance with applicable law. SOURCE: Reuters (via Global Banking and Finance) - https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/uk-investors-sue-binance-london-150-million/

## What you can do now

Binance is live, so there is no need to rush. If it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below.

## If you need to move (live alternatives)

- **Coinbase** - Publicly listed US exchange with a MiCA license obtained through Luxembourg, available across the EEA. → https://verdict.tools/go/coinbase (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Kraken** - Long-running exchange that holds a MiCA license via Ireland and continues to serve EEA users. [status: Price hike, not a live recommendation]
- **OKX** - Major global exchange with a MiCA license secured through Malta, offering spot and derivatives trading. → https://verdict.tools/go/okx (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Bitvavo** - Netherlands based exchange with MiCA authorization from the Dutch AFM, focused on European retail users.

## FAQ

### Is Binance shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Binance. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human after confirmation.

### Should I switch away from Binance now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready.

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