According to Japanese-based crypto media outlet Coinpost, Binance will launch in Japan fully this month and intends to list 34 tokens on its exchange. This means the platform will offer more tokens than its local competitors in Japan, with major domestic exchanges Bitbank, GMO Coin, and Coincheck listing 30, 36, and 22 tokens, respectively. The largest crypto exchange by trading volume intends to list its native BNB token, making this the first time it will be available in the country. Some of the other tokens expected to be listed include…
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Binance Japan begins launching trading services for residents
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the launch of a Japan-based arm roughly two years after receiving a warning from the country’s financial regulator. In an Aug. 1 announcement, Binance said local crypto exchange Sakura Exchange Bitcoin has launched as Binance Japan in an effort to operate within the country’s regulatory framework. The firm said it was offering spot trading for 34 tokens as of Aug. 1, with plans to migrate global Binance users starting on Aug. 14. We’re proud to announce that #Binance has officially launched in Japan as…
Binance Japan Starts Onboarding Users
Two years earlier, the exchange was warned by Japanese regulators that it was operating in the country without permission. Source
Nigeria’s SEC warns against trading on Binance
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned local investors against using one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, Binance. It refers to the previous circular issued against a fraudulent company illegally using the Binance brand. On July 28, the SEC issued a warning against investing with Binance. The agency insists that the platform doesn’t have a license to work in the country and that its operation is illegal. It also reminds the public about the high level of risk and potential total loss of investments: “Any member of…
‘Let’s just diversify and see’ — Binance CEO on its stablecoin strategy
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao is looking to bring smaller algorithmic stablecoins to the market, in a bid to offer investors options other than the current global stablecoin giants. Speaking in a July 31, ask me anything (AMA) session on Twitter, CZ cited risks associated with large stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and Binance USD (BUSD), saying that while Tether is by far the largest stablecoin by market cap, he remains cautious of the asset due to its lack of transparency: “I personally have not seen any audit reports of…
Dubai Welcomes Binance with Operational License for Cryptocurrency Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance received approval to operate as a cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai, it said in a press statement. The company had obtained a provisional permit in September 2022, media reports said. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of Dubai issued Binance with a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) licence last year, enabling the exchange to create a local bank account in the emirate for the storage of clients’ funds. Because of the MVP licence, the exchange may also provide payment and custody services in addition to operating as an exchange…
Binance Gains Operational License in Dubai
“The progression from the Provisional License, granted in 2022, to an Operational MVP License, means eligible users in Dubai will now be able to access authorized services, including the ability to safely convert virtual assets to fiat under VARA-designated standards compliant with the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force,” a Binance blog said. Source
SEC, Binance unite against Eeon’s lawsuit intervention
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have submitted responses regarding the entity “Eeon,” which has sought to intervene on behalf of customers in the SEC’s case against the crypto exchange. According to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Binance and the SEC objected to Eeon’s request to intervene in the lawsuit, citing that it does not meet the necessary legal requirements for intervention and consent. The SEC claims that Eeon has a history of repeatedly unsuccessfully representing itself in court cases. Screenshot of SEC’s response to…
German regulator raised concerns about Binance CEO prior to license application withdrawal: Report
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, or BaFin, reportedly advised crypto exchange Binance to withdraw its licensing application based on concerns with CEO Changpeng Zhao and the firm’s structuring. According to a July 28 report from The Wall Street Journal, BaFin advised Binance that Zhao, also known as “CZ,” may not have passed a “fit and proper” test under the financial watchdog’s regulatory guidelines. The regulator’s guidelines for a license application state managing directors — in this case referring to CZ — must “have the required professional qualification and be…
Crypto.com Trumps Binance, Securing Netherlands Registration as Larger Rival Withdraws
The Netherlands, which has taken a tough line on rivals such as Binance and Coinbase, follows France, Dubai and the U.K. in recognizing the crypto exchange. Source