Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in the European Union. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, said it had applied for authorisation to operate under the EU's crypto assets regulation MiCA in Greece, but told clients that it has now withdrawn that application and would apply in another EU country.

Binance has reportedly withdrawn both applications it had submitted to the Capital Market Commission and the Bank of Greece.

Binance's pursuit of EU compliance highlights the challenges and complexities of navigating evolving crypto regulations in the region.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in…