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Binance in Regulatory Hot Water: Australian Offices Searched Amid Derivatives Probe

by BlockNews Team
July 14, 2023
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Binance in Regulatory Hot Water: Australian Offices Searched Amid Derivatives Probe
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  • The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has conducted searches at several Binance locations in Australia, as part of an investigation into the company’s derivatives business.
  • The ASIC investigation follows the closure of Binance’s Australian crypto derivatives platform in April 2023.
  • Binance is facing increasing legal and regulatory issues globally, including a money laundering investigation in France, and charges from the U.S. SEC.

Cryptocurrency has never been without controversy, and this week, the spotlight is again on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently conducted searches at multiple Binance locations across Australia, casting a shadow over the exchange’s local operations.

The ASIC’s Ongoing Investigation

On July 4, 2023, the ASIC, the country’s financial markets regulator, launched a series of search operations at various Binance locations across Australia. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into Binance’s derivatives business in the country, following the closure of the exchange’s local crypto derivatives platform in April this year.

ASIC had earlier canceled Binance’s derivatives license, prompting the shutdown. The current probe is centered on Binance Australia’s classification of its clients, specifically how it distinguishes between retail and wholesale investors. The regulator’s scrutiny was sparked when the exchange announced it had closed the derivatives positions of some Australian users due to them being incorrectly identified as wholesale investors.

While Binance remains tight-lipped about the issue, with a spokesperson saying only that they are “cooperating with local authorities,” it’s clear that the regulatory pressure is escalating.

Binance’s Growing Legal and Regulatory Challenges

The ASIC investigation is just the latest hurdle for Binance, as legal and regulatory issues continue to mount for the exchange worldwide. In June, French authorities disclosed that they had been investigating Binance for money laundering allegations since early 2022.

Further compounding Binance’s legal woes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused the exchange of illegally providing services to American customers and in some cases, coaching users to bypass KYC checks. In the first half of June, the SEC filed 13 charges against Binance for multiple violations, including operating an illegal platform in the U.S and misuse of customer funds.

Binance: Exiting Some Markets, But Standing Strong

Facing increasing regulatory scrutiny, Binance has made strategic decisions to exit certain markets. In mid-June, Binance announced it would be leaving the Dutch and Cyprus markets. These moves followed the lack of progress in securing a registration as a virtual asset service provider in the Netherlands and an examination by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for application deregistration.

Binance’s global standing might be shaken, but the company is committed to weathering the storm. Even as spot trading volume reportedly plummeted by 70% in Q2 2023, Binance continues to focus on ensuring compliance and working in line with local regulatory norms, intending to retain its position as a leading cryptocurrency exchange. As regulatory bodies worldwide continue to grapple with the disruptive innovation of cryptocurrencies, companies like Binance will likely face ongoing scrutiny. Despite the challenges, it is clear that Binance is focused on forging a path in these uncertain times, aiming to emerge resilient and compliant in every market it serves.

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