Philippines' SEC warns Binance for operating without a license, risking 21-year imprisonment for promoters.
The company faces global regulatory issues, including investigations in France and Singapore.
The list of
financial regulatory commissions claiming that Binance operates in their
jurisdiction without official permission has expanded again. The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines (SEC) recently issued a warning regarding
the exchange's operations, cautioning that entities involved in promoting
Binance could face up to 21 years of imprisonment.
Philippines Warns against
Unregulated Activities of Binance
The local
market regulator asserted that Binance "has been actively employing
promotional campaigns on various social media platforms," encouraging Philippines
residents to open trading accounts and conduct transactions through the
exchange. However, Binance does not have official permission or a license
issued by the Philippines supervisory authority that would allow such
activities.
"Binance
is not registered as a corporation in the Philippines and operates without the
necessary license and/or authority to sell or offer any form of
securities," the warning from the SEC stated.
The
institution reminds retail investors not to engage in activities with
unregulated firms. Simultaneously, it warns sellers, agents, promoters, and
influencers that encouraging individual investors to open accounts on
unregulated platforms risks a maximum prison sentence of 21 years and a fine of
up to $90,000.
Binance on Regulators'
Warning Lists Worldwide
Binance has been facing regulatory issues in various parts of the world, including France, the UK, Singapore, and Nigeria, since last year. For instance, Nigeria’s
Securities and Exchange Commission reiterated its warning against Binance,
highlighting that the platform has been "soliciting the Nigerian public to
trade crypto assets."
Currently, Binance's
most significant problem is the operations in the USA and the
multibillion-dollar settlements it agreed to pay in that market. Binance
officially left the United States, and the exchange's former director,
Changpeng Zhao, had to resign from his position.
The list of
financial regulatory commissions claiming that Binance operates in their
jurisdiction without official permission has expanded again. The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines (SEC) recently issued a warning regarding
the exchange's operations, cautioning that entities involved in promoting
Binance could face up to 21 years of imprisonment.
Philippines Warns against
Unregulated Activities of Binance
The local
market regulator asserted that Binance "has been actively employing
promotional campaigns on various social media platforms," encouraging Philippines
residents to open trading accounts and conduct transactions through the
exchange. However, Binance does not have official permission or a license
issued by the Philippines supervisory authority that would allow such
activities.
"Binance
is not registered as a corporation in the Philippines and operates without the
necessary license and/or authority to sell or offer any form of
securities," the warning from the SEC stated.
The
institution reminds retail investors not to engage in activities with
unregulated firms. Simultaneously, it warns sellers, agents, promoters, and
influencers that encouraging individual investors to open accounts on
unregulated platforms risks a maximum prison sentence of 21 years and a fine of
up to $90,000.
Binance on Regulators'
Warning Lists Worldwide
Binance has been facing regulatory issues in various parts of the world, including France, the UK, Singapore, and Nigeria, since last year. For instance, Nigeria’s
Securities and Exchange Commission reiterated its warning against Binance,
highlighting that the platform has been "soliciting the Nigerian public to
trade crypto assets."
Currently, Binance's
most significant problem is the operations in the USA and the
multibillion-dollar settlements it agreed to pay in that market. Binance
officially left the United States, and the exchange's former director,
Changpeng Zhao, had to resign from his position.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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FM's Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua on how the newsroom evaluates stories.
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Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2024 | FM Awards 2024 Highlights
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An evening where top names in finance came together to celebrate achievements, enjoy live music, and connect over a memorable dinner. Watch the highlights and feel the energy of our first gala in Cyprus!
Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication to excellence and leadership in the financial industry, including XM, Trading PRO, FP Markets, Deriv, FxPro, LATAM, Headway, ATFX, FBS, AMEGA, EC Markets, Axi
For more information about the 1st Finance Magnates Annual Awards, visit https://bit.ly/3Zb7wNz
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