Binance Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Platform in Kazakhstan Following AIFC License Acquisition
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platform in terms of trading volume, has made a significant move by establishing a fully regulated brokerage firm in Kazakhstan. This development highlights the fruitful collaboration between Binance and the Kazakhstani authorities, showcasing the positive outcomes derived from their relationship.
With this latest venture, Binance aims to provide a comprehensive and compliant trading experience to users in Kazakhstan while further solidifying its presence in the global crypto market.
Binance’s trading platform launch in Kazakhstan was preceded by the acquisition of a permanent license from the AIFC Financial Services Authority (AFSA) in the previous year.
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao visited President Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev in October last year, resulting in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Binance and the Kazakhstan government to promote digital innovation in the country.
The newly launched exchange in Kazakhstan marks the positive outcome of the association, enabling prospective users to trade crypto with government-backed certainty. The trading platform will initially prioritize exchange and conversion services, fiat deposit and withdrawal, and crypto asset custody, with plans for expanding the suite of services in the future, as stated by Binance.
According to Asset Turysov, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, regulators in Kazakhstan have made significant strides in the cryptocurrency industry, with Binance providing assistance in developing legislative frameworks, regulatory policies, and educational initiatives. Industry leaders, alongside Turysov, have applauded the newly launched trading platform as a benchmark for future developments.
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Achieving a Complementary Victory
Binance Exchange faces increased challenges this month, surpassing any previous ones this year, as it grapples with regulatory scrutiny from both the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Reports indicate that Binance is facing investigations on both sides of the Atlantic due to collaborative efforts between regulators in each region, making the launch of its Kazakhstan outfit a significant victory amidst the recent closures of its operations in Cyprus and the United Kingdom.
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