# EU watchdogs question Binance over unlicensed European operations

https://mins.news/en/item/81773

- euronews, 2026-10-01 12:03 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/eu-watchdogs-question-binance-over-unlicensed-european-operations

> European regulators are questioning whether Binance can rely on a narrow legal exemption to continue serving EU customers without a licence, the Financial Times reported. Binance told Euronews it is working toward authorisation, while ESMA said national authorities are responsible for enforcement.

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