Just In: CZ Says To Reconsider Opening Binance Derivatives in Australia

In a sudden development, investors in Binance Derivatives Australia got messages about immediate closing of their accounts.
By Anvesh Reddy
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Reprimand Binance For Deliberately Breaking US Laws

Binance Derivatives Australia: Some of the Binance derivatives investors in Australia were informed of closure of their accounts and positions on an immediate basis. The exchange said the sudden development was due to a classification error in its requirements for investors to be “wholesale investors.” Essentially, Binance said it was sticking to the criteria that the derivatives products will be available only to the wholesale investors. However, Binance CEO CZ said losses due to the account closure would be accordingly compensated.

Also Read: SingularityNET Cardano Staking Portal Beta Launch Data Announced

Advertisement
Advertisement

“Losses To Be Filled By Binance”

He also hinted about the chances of reviewing these closed accounts. The exchange said the issue was uncovered when they performed an investigation into the user onboarding process. On that basis, it was identified that some of the users were not eligible for holding derivatives positions. The immediate action involved closure of all open positions for the affected users. Also, access to the Binance Australia derivatives platform was blocked for the users.

Amid some fear and uncertainty around the sudden development, CZ said in a tweet,

“Users will be compensated for any loss incurred due to the force close of positions. Protecting users is #1 priority at Binance. We will review the situation and see if/when we can re-open futures offerings in Australia.”

Also Read: Coinbase Unveils New Product “Base” To Rival Layer-2 Networks

Advertisement
Anvesh Reddy
Anvesh reports major crypto updates around U.S. regulation and market moving trends. Published over 1400 articles so far on crypto and blockchain. A proud dropout of University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Can be reached at [email protected] or x.com/BitcoinReddy or linkedin.com/in/anveshreddybtc/
Why trust CoinGape: CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.