By George Ward
Binance has scored another significant win by obtaining a sought-after operational license in Dubai. The latest feat marks the completion of the third of four crucial steps required to achieve full regulatory status for approval within the Middle East economic giant.
Dubai Approves Binance’s Operations
The leading global cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has successfully obtained an operating license in Dubai. The historic announcement was made on Monday, confirming the company’s efforts toward achieving regulatory approval since getting a preliminary permit in September 2022.
Last year, Binance secured Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). With this license, the crypto trading giant can open a domestic bank account and securely manage their clients’ funds within the region.
Furthermore, Binance was granted the authority to conduct cryptocurrency trading operations while providing its clients superior payment and custody services in Dubai. According to the Binance blog, issuing the Provisional License in 2022 marked the first step toward obtaining Dubai’s coveted MVP operational license.
This significant advancement now opens up a world of possibilities for eligible users, granting them access to highly-valuable authorized services. One of the essential benefits users enjoy is that they can convert virtual assets to fiat in adherence to VARA-designated standards.
These standards align with the stringent guidelines the Intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) established.
Dubai’s Licensing Processes
Dubai has a four-stage licensing procedure, and the world’s largest crypto exchange has successfully navigated three of these critical stages. As a result, Binance has demonstrated its dedication to regulatory compliance and has set its sights on obtaining the coveted Full Market Product (FMP) license, the final and most crucial step in this arduous licensing journey.
Moreover, Binance reiterated that it would continue to adhere to all rules and regulations governing digital asset operations in the region to obtain this coveted license. The excitement for this milestone is evident, and achieving it will further solidify Binance’s position as a trustworthy and compliant player in Dubai’s dynamic and fast-growing digital asset landscape.
Additionally, the company’s commitment to meeting the highest standards reflects the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the global financial sector. Meanwhile, Binance is preparing to re-enter the Japanese market but faces regulatory challenges in other countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Binance is preparing for a strategic re-entry into Japan by leveraging its global expertise and experience to establish a strong presence in this market.
However, observers believe that success here will necessitate careful attention to regulatory compliance and responsiveness to local authorities’ expectations. Binance, on the other hand, encountered regulatory challenges in parts of Europe, where it faced opposition and scrutiny from financial authorities amid the long-awaited implementation of the Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations.
Despite these challenges, Binance has stated that it remains committed to resolving any concerns with regulators, demonstrating its commitment to operating within the confines of regional regulations.
Binance is no stranger to regulatory issues and has always resolved any problems with regulators globally. Meanwhile, Binance.US, independent of Binance Global, is still in a legal battle with the US SEC after the regulator accused it of operating an unregistered exchange.