Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeksto re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government earlier this year.
Binance’s Cost To Return To India
According to a recent report from India’s Economic Times, the exchange intends to return as a registered entity, aiming to comply with the country’s anti-money laundering laws and tax regulations.
This strategic move entails paying a hefty $2 million penalty as part of its efforts to “reform” its South Asian entity.
Notably, this development follows the Indian government’s action against 9 crypto websites, including Binance, in Januaryfor their alleged involvement in illegal operations that violated local regulations. This crackdown led to the removal of crypto exchange apps from the region’s Apple and Google stores.
Despite these challenges, Binance South Asia’s X account noted in January that the exchange remains “committed to regulatory compliance” and is working towards full registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, which oversees digital asset trading activities.
我们注意到印度 iOS App Store 上的加密货币交易发生了新的变化，影响了币安应用程序。
当前的情况并非独一无二 #Binance 我们仍然致力于遵守当地法规并与……保持对话
— 币安南亚 (@BinanceDesi) 2024 年 1 月 10 日
The exchange also discloses that it seeks to adhere to all applicable regulations, including anti-money laundering measures and tax laws, to ensure a “smooth re-entry” into the Indian market.
全球Expansion And Asset Management Evolution
The decision to re-enter the Indian market comes amid the exchange’s broader strategic shifts and global expansion efforts. Recently, the exchange secured a full crypto license in Dubai, marking its official entry into the Middle Eastern market.
This development follows co-founder Changpeng Zhao’s agreement to relinquish voting control in the local entity, paving the way for regulatory approval. According to the report, the crypto exchange’s expansion into Dubai aligns with its vision to establish a “strong presence” in key global markets and diversify its geographical footprint.
#Binance 很荣幸获得迪拜虚拟资产监管局 (VARA) 颁发的虚拟资产服务提供商 (VASP) 许可证。
这一里程碑使我们能够与合格投资者和机构投资者一起将我们的服务扩展到零售市场。
阅读更多⤵️
- Binance（@binance） 2024 年 4 月 18 日
The exchange has significantly changed its asset management strategies, notably converting its entire Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.
As reported, the SAFU fund, established in 2018 to safeguard user assets during extreme situations, has transitioned to USDC to “enhance transparency, reliability, and stability.”
BNB 价格在 2 小时图上横盘整理。