ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Steps In to Halt Binance’s EU MiCA Authorization, WSJ Reports
In a surprising turn of events, the head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has reportedly intervened to stop the progress of Binance’s application for a licence under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets regulation, commonly referred to as MiCA. While the ECB does not possess direct licensing authority under the MiCA regime, the influence of its president carries considera…
Sept. 18, 2026, 12:57 p.m.