Binance Finds a Way to Continue Serving Belgian Customers
In a bold move, Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has found a way to continue serving its Belgian customers despite regulatory orders to cease operations in the country.
Key Points:
- The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) in Belgium ordered Binance to stop offering exchange and digital wallet services in the country.
- Belgian customers have found a solution to use Binance by being redirected through a Polish-based entity.
- If Belgian users do not agree to the terms of use for Binance Poland, they will be placed in a “withdrawals-only” mode.
- Binance has faced regulatory hurdles, including payment partnership interruptions, scrutiny from the US SEC and DoJ, and banking ties being severed.
- Binance continues to obtain regulatory approvals in other countries, but has faced challenges in complying with various EU member state regulations.
Hot Take: Binance’s ability to find a workaround for serving Belgian customers demonstrates their determination to overcome regulatory obstacles. However, the company’s ongoing struggles with regulatory compliance highlight the challenges faced by cryptocurrency exchanges in navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.
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