Tag: Binance

December 16, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance to launch crypto exchange in Indonesia with Telkom partnership

Binance founder and chief executive Changpeng Zhao, said: Our ambition at Binance is to grow the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem globally, and this initiative in Indonesia is a significant step in that direction. With fast technology adoption and strong economic potential, Indonesia could become one of the leading centers of the blockchain and crypto ecosystem…

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November 03, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance hires Martin Bruncko as Executive Vice President for Europe

Prior to joining Binance, Bruncko has held different roles including founder, executive, and board member in various European deep tech and fintech companies. He has served in companies such as AeroMobil, Stasis, GA Drilling, and Neulogy (acquired by Civitta). Bruncko has also served as a member of the investment committee of the European Innovation Council…

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October 14, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance appoints former DFSA director Mark McGinness as Chief Regulatory Liaison Officer

Mark McGinness commented: The rapid mainstream adoption of blockchain and crypto technology signals a need for a deeper understanding and appreciation among governments, regulatory bodies and users alike. I aim to bridge this divide through working closely with industry leaders and policymakers to not only set best practices and regulatory frameworks, but also broaden their…

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September 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance stops offering crypto trading to Singapore clients

The official statement said: Binance constantly evaluates its product and service offerings. We will be restricting Singapore users in respect of the Regulated Payments Services in-line with our commitment to compliance. Users in Singapore are advised to cease all related trades, withdraw fiat assets and redeem tokens by Wednesday, 2021-10-26 04:00 AM UTC (12:00 PM…

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Binance appoints Nils Andersen-Röed to strengthen investigations and audit team
September 17, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Europol’s Nils Andersen-Röed joins Binance to strengthen investigations and audit team

Before that he worked as the Project Leader of Operation Gravesac/Bayonet, coordinating the takeover and takedown of the dark web marketplaces Hansa Market and Alphabay.  Andersen-Röed was instrumental in this global operation, during which a large amount of information about illicit trades was gathered and shared with other law enforcement agencies. These actions have led…

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August 19, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance restricts crypto derivatives offering in Australia

Binance has faced an intense scrutiny and regulatory backlash recently. In June, the FCA banned Binance from undertaking any regulated activity in the UK, following a warning placed by the Japanese regulator, the FSA. However, this did not happen in Australia. The move follows the recent warning the Australian regulator issued against trading crypto through…

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July 09, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Forex Weekly Look Back: Finalto caught in a press release fight over acquisition, PrimeXM opens Singapore data centre

Macrobond, provider of global economic, aggregate financial and sector data for finance professionals, revealed that Stockholm-based Erik Penser Bank is using Macrobond to deliver critical data and modelling tools to interpret market events. Erik Penser Bank’s asset managers mine financial, corporate, sustainability and macroeconomic data to help from their allocation strategies and tailor solutions for…

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July 06, 2021 BY Alan Sayer

Barclays places block on transfers to Binance for UK customers

Barclays' decision is expected to cause other banks to decide on how they will handle Binance. Both Natwest and Santander have made comments related to crypto exchanges recently, with Natwest taking the decision to decrease the daily limit that customers could make to crypto exchanges. This news from Barclays, as well as the decision by…

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