The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has received regulatory clearance from the Brazilian government to buy the country’s licensed broker-dealer Sim;paul, allowing Binance to penetrate the cryptocurrency market in the South American country.
Binance It made history after obtaining a broker-dealer license from Brazilian state authorities, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain such a license in Brazil.
Binance gets regulatory approval
The Brazilian government has made significant progress in the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the country after approving this milestone Broker-dealer license To the largest crypto exchange in terms of trading volume.
The Binance platform announced in a statement that it had successfully obtained Regulatory approval From the Brazilian Central Bank which will allow the cryptocurrency platform to obtain a local licensed broker-dealer, Sim;paul.
#Binance It reached global regulatory milestone No. 21 after the Brazilian Central Bank approved the acquisition of a licensed broker-dealer in Latin America’s most populous country.
This achievement underscores our commitment to compliance and regulatory excellence… pic.twitter.com/qx0GPyBjrD
— Binance (@binance) January 2, 2025
Crypto exchange officials said that Binance viewed the approval as a great achievement as it would become the leading cryptocurrency platform to obtain such a license in the South American country, adding that the license is necessary for Binance because it will give the cryptocurrency company the right to obtain such a license. An opportunity to provide enhanced financial services and enhance its regional position.
“This milestone marks our 21st global regulatory milestone, strengthening our position as the cryptocurrency exchange with the largest number of licenses, registrations and authorizations worldwide,” Binance stated on its website.
Comply with state regulations
Binance said the acquisition of Sim;paul demonstrates the company’s commitment to aligning itself with local regulations in one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets.
Binance CEO Richard Teng said that obtaining a licensed Brazilian brokerage institution is an important achievement, allowing the cryptocurrency company to gain a foothold in this relevant market.
“We are also at the forefront, having become the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain a broker-dealer license in the most populous country in Latin America, which reflects our continued efforts in the responsible and sustainable development of the Web3 industry and the growing adoption in Brazil and globally,” Teng noted.
Off to a good start
The acquisition showed that the largest cryptocurrency exchange could be off to a good start, with the hope that this achievement will serve as the basis for more successful trades throughout the year.
Brazil is a core market for Binance as it is among the top global leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, ranking 10th globally according to Chaina Analysis.
“Brazil is home to a vibrant and forward-looking cryptocurrency community. This approval reflects our commitment to compliance and security, and we are excited to provide innovative financial services to users in Brazil,” said Teng.
It should be noted that previously, Binance struggled to obtain regulatory approval from state authorities in Brazil. However, the cryptocurrency exchange was able to address the issues with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), while adhering to local regulations that paved the way for a broker-dealer license.
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