Binance.US announced plans to carry on US dollar services next, according to a statement by the firm's interim CEO Norman Reed. The company was forced to halt direct US dollar withdrawals last year in a step that resulted from a series of regulatory actions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Binance.US was embroiled in legal disputes with the SEC, including state-level regulatory challenges, which led to operational setbacks. But now, the company is optimistic about forging a road to recovery in 2025.

SEC Lawsuit

Additionally, Binance.US aims to enhance its platform's value by maintaining low fees, offering zero-fee Bitcoin trading, and expanding support for staking assets.

“Many of you have been asking when USD will return. While I can't provide a definitive launch date yet, let me be clear: It is not a matter of if, but when. As I'm writing this, we are closer than ever to restoring USD services, and our plan is to achieve this important milestone in early 2025,” Reed wrote.

Despite current challenges, he expressed confidence in digital assets becoming integral to the mainstream financial ecosystem in the US and globally. He also welcomed Paul Atkins's nomination as the next SECChair, hoping for a more balanced regulatory approach.

In June 2023, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance.US, alleging unlicensed securities exchange operations and raising concerns about investor protection. The exchange was forced to halt fiat transactions, effectively transitioning to a crypto-only platform.

The SEC's scrutiny intensified over the custody platform Ceffu, rebranded from Binance Custody, amid allegations it facilitated moving US customer funds abroad.

Regulatory Hurdles in the US

However, Binance.US firmly denied using Ceffu, with CEO Changpeng Zhao publicly stating that Binance.US does not use and has never used Ceffu, or Binance Custody. Conflicting statements from the exchange's legal team fueled the controversy, adding to the regulatory tension.

In addition to the SEC's actions, Binance.US faced state-level regulatory setbacks, consequently losing its money transmitter license in seven states, including Florida and North Dakota. State agencies cited the exchange's failure to meet qualifications, emphasizing the need to protect citizens from unlawful practices.

Additionally, Binance.US paused new user onboarding in several states and reportedly remains unlicensed in major markets like New York and Texas. Looking ahead, Reed outlined a vision focused on restoring USD services as a top priority for its customers. Although no specific launch date has been provided, he assured users that the return of fiat capabilities is imminent.