Binance Faces Regulatory Headwinds: UK Registration Canceled, Exits Netherlands, Cyprus

Binance Faces Regulatory Headwinds: UK Registration Canceled, Exits Netherlands, Cyprus
In the latest development surrounding Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the company has officially canceled its registration in the United Kingdom. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved Binance’s request to deregister Binance Markets Limited (BML) (BML) on May 30, 2023, effectively ending its authorization to provide regulated services in the country. While the termination of Binance’s registration with the FCA may seem significant, it will not impact the exchange’s operations as BML never conducted any business or had users in the UK. Ilir Laro, Binance’s sub-regional manager for growth in the UK and Europe, clarified that BML had remained dormant since its acquisition by Binance Group in 2020 and had not engaged in any regulated activities. Related Reading: Report: Do Kwon Refutes Passport Forgery Claims, Shifts Blame To ‘Chinese’ Agency In March, Binance halted the process of allowing UK customers to withdraw or deposit funds in British Pounds following the termination of its operational agreements with local partner Paysafe. According to data from Kaiko, the exchange previously held a dominant position in terms of cr ..

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