MEXCBreaking: Binance Exits Russian Market as CommEX Takes Over
According to a recent report, Binance announced its plans to depart from the Russian market completely. Significantly, the move involves the sale of its entire Russian business division to the newly inaugurated cryptocurrency exchange, CommEX.
A Smooth Transition Ensured for Users
For Binance users based in Russia, the transition promises to be seamless. In collaboration with CommEX, Binance aims to meticulously guide its clientele on migrating their assets to the new platform. Consequently, a fraction of Binance’s Russian users who have completed their Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures will be swiftly redirected to CommEX.
Moreover, the renowned exchange will methodically wind down its regional operations over the coming months.
“Every effort will be made to maintain a smooth user experience during this transition,” Binance confirmed.
However, the exchange was adamant about the nature of its departure. Unlike some international companies exiting Russia, Binance emphasized it won’t entertain any ongoing revenue cut from the sale. Additionally, the company clarified that it doesn’t retain the option to repurchase shares in the business at any point.
Binance’s Regulatory Hurdles and Strategic Shift
Binance has been grappling with considerable regulatory impediments in Russia, mainly from compliance issues with Western sanctions against the country. Yet, despite these challenges, it continued promoting its services to Russian users till August 2023. The landscape altered when Binance’s top Russian executives chose to exit the firm in early September.
Hence, the recent developments align with the company’s broader compliance strategy. Binance’s chief compliance officer, Noah Perlman, stated,
“As we look toward the future, we recognize that operating in Russia is not compatible with Binance’s compliance strategy.”
Besides, the CEO Changpeng Zhao also highlighted that holders of Binance’s native token, BNB, will still benefit from a 25% trading discount on CommEX.
While Binance prepares to cease its operations in one of its most significant markets, it remains optimistic about the growth of the Web3 industry worldwide. The company remains steadfast, focusing on its operations across 100+ other countries.
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