Major crypto exchange announces sweeping changes to comply with new EU regulations.
This means the end of copy trading in the EEA and a limitation to only three "authorized" stable tokens.
European
Binance users logging into their mobile app on Wednesday were greeted with an unsettling message indicating that certain services were no longer available in
their region. This sudden change comes as new cryptocurrency regulations on the
Old Continent officially take effect at the end of June.
Binance,
acting proactively, has already blocked access to some services, including copy
trading, starting from June 26.
Binance Users in Europe
Face Significant Restrictions
A year ago,
the European Union introduced the Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation
package, governing the digital assets industry across Europe and within the
European Economic Area (EEA).
The MiCA regulations concerning stablecoins will significantly impact the products and services of European cryptocurrency exchanges effective June 30, 2024.
Binance,
the largest exchange by monthly transactions, was the first to implement these
restrictions, which will affect copy trading enthusiasts immediately starting
today (Wednesday).
Attempting to use copy trading in the EEA shows a service unavailable alert. Source: Binance
“Impacted
Lead Traders and Copy Traders are encouraged to close their positions in their
Copy Trading activities and transfer their funds back to their respective Spot
Wallets before 2024-06-27 23:59 (UTC +3),” the exchange commented a few weeks
ago.
After that
date, any remaining open positions will be automatically closed at market
price, and assets will be transferred to spot wallets.
Unauthorized Stablecoins
and Product Limitations
From June
30, Binance will also stop supporting various other important services if
they rely on "unregulated" stablecoins.
„Stablecoins
that are not regulated under MiCA, including USDT and others, will still be
available for trading on Binance on Spot, for deposit and withdrawal and in
your wallet, as normal. They will also be available to sell on Convert. Binance
will not be delisting these stablecoins,” the exchange commented in an email
sent to its European users last week.
Under upcoming MiCA rules some stablecoins will face restrictions as unauthorized stablecoins.
Binance won't delist any unauthorized stablecoins on spot but will limit their availability for EEA users only on certain products, such as launchpool and earn, and will propose…
Restricted
buying of unauthorized stablecoins through Binance Convert
Limitations
on new borrowings and transfers of unauthorized stablecoins in margin trading
Blocking of
new subscriptions involving unauthorized stablecoins in products like Simple
Earn, Binance Loans, and Dual Investment
Restrictions
on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading and over-the-counter (OTC) purchases of
unauthorized stablecoins
Despite
these restrictions, Binance has stated that it will not delist any stablecoins
until further notice. Spot trading pairs with unauthorized stablecoins will
remain available, and users will still be able to withdraw or deposit these
tokens to their Binance wallets.
The
exchange is also making changes to its rewards and referral systems. Starting
June 24, referral commissions for spot and margin trading will be paid in BNB,
Binance's native token, instead of stablecoins.
Binance has
advised its European users to review their holdings and consider transitioning
to regulated stablecoins or other digital assets ahead of the June 30 deadline.
European
Binance users logging into their mobile app on Wednesday were greeted with an unsettling message indicating that certain services were no longer available in
their region. This sudden change comes as new cryptocurrency regulations on the
Old Continent officially take effect at the end of June.
Binance,
acting proactively, has already blocked access to some services, including copy
trading, starting from June 26.
Binance Users in Europe
Face Significant Restrictions
A year ago,
the European Union introduced the Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation
package, governing the digital assets industry across Europe and within the
European Economic Area (EEA).
The MiCA regulations concerning stablecoins will significantly impact the products and services of European cryptocurrency exchanges effective June 30, 2024.
Binance,
the largest exchange by monthly transactions, was the first to implement these
restrictions, which will affect copy trading enthusiasts immediately starting
today (Wednesday).
Attempting to use copy trading in the EEA shows a service unavailable alert. Source: Binance
“Impacted
Lead Traders and Copy Traders are encouraged to close their positions in their
Copy Trading activities and transfer their funds back to their respective Spot
Wallets before 2024-06-27 23:59 (UTC +3),” the exchange commented a few weeks
ago.
After that
date, any remaining open positions will be automatically closed at market
price, and assets will be transferred to spot wallets.
Unauthorized Stablecoins
and Product Limitations
From June
30, Binance will also stop supporting various other important services if
they rely on "unregulated" stablecoins.
„Stablecoins
that are not regulated under MiCA, including USDT and others, will still be
available for trading on Binance on Spot, for deposit and withdrawal and in
your wallet, as normal. They will also be available to sell on Convert. Binance
will not be delisting these stablecoins,” the exchange commented in an email
sent to its European users last week.
Under upcoming MiCA rules some stablecoins will face restrictions as unauthorized stablecoins.
Binance won't delist any unauthorized stablecoins on spot but will limit their availability for EEA users only on certain products, such as launchpool and earn, and will propose…
Restricted
buying of unauthorized stablecoins through Binance Convert
Limitations
on new borrowings and transfers of unauthorized stablecoins in margin trading
Blocking of
new subscriptions involving unauthorized stablecoins in products like Simple
Earn, Binance Loans, and Dual Investment
Restrictions
on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading and over-the-counter (OTC) purchases of
unauthorized stablecoins
Despite
these restrictions, Binance has stated that it will not delist any stablecoins
until further notice. Spot trading pairs with unauthorized stablecoins will
remain available, and users will still be able to withdraw or deposit these
tokens to their Binance wallets.
The
exchange is also making changes to its rewards and referral systems. Starting
June 24, referral commissions for spot and margin trading will be paid in BNB,
Binance's native token, instead of stablecoins.
Binance has
advised its European users to review their holdings and consider transitioning
to regulated stablecoins or other digital assets ahead of the June 30 deadline.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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