Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has taken a significant step toward 
strengthening its regulatory standing in Europe by establishing a formal 
presence in Greece and applying for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license 
ahead of the July 1 deadline. Binance’s Greek Subsidiary Corporate filings 
show that Binance has set up a new wholly owned subsidiary in Greece under the 
name “Binary Greece.” The entity has been incorporated as a single-shareholder 
public limited company with an initial share capital of €25,000. Related 
Reading: ‘I’m Very Bullish’: Ripple CEO Forecasts Record Performance For 
Crypto In 2026 Binary Greece has been structured as a holding company. 
According to its articles of association, its primary activities include 
acquiring and managing equity stakes in companies both within Greece and 
internationally. It is also authorized to provide advisory services related to 
capital structuring, investment strategy, and liquidity management. Leadership 
of the new entity has been assigned to Gillian Majella Lynch, a senior 
executive with experience in banking, fintech, and digital assets. Lynch 
joined Binance in mid-2025 as Head of Europe and the United Kingdom. Greece’s 
Regulatory Stability Key In License Bid A Binance spokesperson confirmed to 
Fortune that the besides formally applying for a MiCA license in Athens, the 
cryptocurrency exchange is currently engaged in discussions with Greece’s 
Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). The spokesperson emphasized that 
Binance sees the MiCA framework as a positive development, offering regulatory 
clarity and a consistent set of rules that support innovation while ensuring 
compliance across the European Union. Related Reading: Crypto Boom Ahead? 
Pantera Capital Pinpoints Major Catalysts For 2026 Success Commenting on the 
choice of Greece, the exchange&#8217;s spokesperson noted that the country plays an 
important role in the European economy, highlighting that Greece’s economy is 
growing faster than the EU average and operates within a regulatory 
environment that Binance considers essential. Featured image from DALL-E, 
chart from TradingView.com

Binance Forms New Company In Greece, Moves Forward With MiCA Licensing

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