Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is often subject to regulatory scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has recently attacked crypto businesses for non-compliance, but the existing US laws are not compatible with the blockchain ecosystem. It is making it almost impossible for crypto companies to comply. Binance is committed to working with regulators to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Moreover, to promote the development of the blockchain industry. Binance is also actively engaging with regulators to ensure that the laws and regulations are updated to reflect the realities of the blockchain ecosystem.

SEC Rulings Highlight Need for Crypto Asset Differentiation

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a series of unfavorable rulings in crypto-related cases, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has pointed out the Hong Kong central banking’s call for local banks to provide banking services to crypto businesses. This move has been seen as a criticism of the SEC’s position on crypto companies. In recent times, the SEC has received unfavorable rulings in the Grayscale and Ripple XRP lawsuits. The rulings have demonstrated the US judiciary’s understanding of the crypto space. Furthermore, the need to separate digital assets based on their nature, rather than the SEC’s simplistic categorization of all digital assets as securities.

Hong Kong Banks Open Doors to Crypto Companies

Hong Kong banks are now encouraging banking operations with crypto companies, a stark contrast to the United States banking scene. This news comes after Binance faced difficulty with dollar-based transactions due to the US banking restrictions. When asked about China’s previous stance of banning crypto, Binance CEO CZ simply replied, “Things change.” With the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)’s decision, the crypto industry is seeing a positive shift in the right direction.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ May 2, 2023 4:23 am