Binance Gains Bahrain Approval Amidst Turkish Fine: Navigating Regulatory Waters
Binance, the world\'s largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume, is navigating a complex regulatory landscape, experiencing both successes and setbacks. Recently, Binance Holdings Ltd. received in-principle approval from Bahrain’s central bank to be a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, according to a statement from the company.
Bahrain Greenlights Binance: A Step Towards Expansion
This "in-principle" approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) allows Binance to establish itself as a crypto Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, demonstrating a significant step towards becoming a fully regulated entity. According to the press release, the in-principle approval came after the trading entity had applied for a license from the Central Bank of Bahrain or CBB as part of its efforts to become a fully operational crypto service provider in the kingdom. This marks a positive development, following Binance\'s recent securing of the regulator’s green light in Bahrain and Canada.
Turkey Slaps Binance with $750k Fine: Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
However, Binance is also facing regulatory hurdles. Binance is facing another regulatory blow as Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) has slapped an 8 million lira (around $750,000) fine on the local entity. Adding to the latest developments for Binance, it was slapped with a fine of 8 million lira [$750,000] by Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board [MASAK]. This signifies the ongoing scrutiny faced by cryptocurrency exchanges globally.
Despite these challenges, Finance Holdings Ltd. received in-principle approval from Bahrain’s central bank to be a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, according to a statement from the company. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume said it has received ‘in-principle’ approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to establish itself as a crypto. The future for Binance appears to be one of carefully navigating regulatory landscapes worldwide.