ECB chief Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance's EU-wide license bid
WuBlockchain, citing The Wall Street Journal, says Binance applied through Greece's financial regulator and had been told by Greek officials that its application was complete.
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A Wall Street Journal report shared by WuBlockchain says ECB President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to block Binance from securing an EU-wide license through Greece. Binance had prepared a press release describing the approval as a “major milestone,” while CEO Richard Teng planned to visit Athens for a photo with Greece's prime minister. The report says the plan ultimately did not proceed.
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