The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has obtained regulatory approval from the Brazilian government to purchase the country’s licensed broker Sim;paul, allowing Binance to enter the South American nation’s crypto market.
Binance made history after obtaining a broker’s license from Brazilian state authorities, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain such a license in Brazil.
Binance Obtains Historic Regulatory Approval
The Brazilian government has made significant progress in crypto adoption in the country after approving a landmark broker-dealer license for the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.
Binance announced in a statement that it has successfully obtained regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Brazil which will allow the crypto platform to acquire a licensed local broker, Sim;paul.
#Binance achieves 21st global regulatory milestone after Brazil’s Central Bank approved the acquisition of a licensed brokerage institution in Latin America’s most populous country.
This achievement highlights our commitment to compliance and regulatory excellence… pic.twitter.com/qx0GPyBjrD
– Binance (@binance) January 2, 2025
Officials of the cryptocurrency exchange said that Binance considers the approval a great achievement since they will become the pioneer crypto platform to obtain such a license in the South American country, adding that the license is essential for Binance as it will give the crypto company the opportunity to provide enhanced financial services and strengthen its regional position.
“This achievement marks our 21st global regulatory milestone, further cementing our status as the cryptocurrency exchange with the most licenses, registrations and authorizations across the world,” Binance said on its website.
Compliance with state regulations
Binance said the acquisition of Sim;paul demonstrates the company’s commitment to aligning with local regulations in one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets.
Binance CEO Richard Teng said that obtaining a Brazilian licensed brokerage institution is considered a significant achievement, allowing the crypto company to gain a foothold in this relevant market.
“We are also at the forefront and became the first cryptocurrency exchange to hold a broker-dealer license in Latin America’s most populous country, reflecting our continued efforts towards responsible and sustainable development of the Web3 industry and its growing adoption in Brazil and around the world. “Teng noted.
A good start
The acquisition showed that the largest cryptocurrency exchange could be off to a good start, with the hope that this step will serve as a basis for concluding more successful transactions throughout the year.
Brazil is considered a critical market for Binance as it is among the world’s top leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, which Chainalysis ranks 10th globally.
“Brazil is home to a vibrant and forward-thinking crypto community. This approval reflects our commitment to compliance and security, and we are excited to bring innovative financial services to users in Brazil,” said Teng.
It can be recalled that previously Binance had difficulty obtaining regulatory approval from the state authorities of Brazil. However, the crypto exchange was able to resolve issues with Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), complying with local regulations that paved the way for the broker-dealer license.
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