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Asian regulators were ringing alarm bells over Binance well before the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and its former chief executive officer (CEO), Changpeng Zhao, pleaded guilty to US authorities on November 21. In September 2021, for instance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ordered Binance to stop soliciting Singapore users. At the same time, MAS placed the exchange on its Investor Alert List for soliciting Singapore users without a license. “Further, on MAS’ referral, the Commercial Affairs Department commenced investigation into Binance for possible contravention of the Payment Services Act,” according to an MAS statement at the time.
In a joint statement, the firms said the investment - the amount of which was undisclosed - will help Binance build and launch by year-end an exchange in Singapore for swapping between hard currencies and digital currencies.
The investment by Vertex Ventures China and Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India funds will also help Binance launch other exchanges and services throughout Southeast Asia.
Singapore aims to become a hub for financial technology and innovation in Asia even if some policymakers have warned about the risks of speculative investments in cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong-based Binance was warned by Japan's financial watchdog in March for operating without registration.
Asian Watchdogs Wary of Binance Before US Downfall
Crypto exchange, which has Asian links, fined over US$4 billion by US authorities
NOV 23 |
Temasek-backed Vertex invests in cryptocurrency exchange Binance
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Vertex Ventures, backed by Singapore state fund Temasek [TEM.UL], has invested in Binance, one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, as it prepares to expand operations into the city-state, the firms said on Tuesday.In a joint statement, the firms said the investment - the amount of which was undisclosed - will help Binance build and launch by year-end an exchange in Singapore for swapping between hard currencies and digital currencies.
The investment by Vertex Ventures China and Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India funds will also help Binance launch other exchanges and services throughout Southeast Asia.
Singapore aims to become a hub for financial technology and innovation in Asia even if some policymakers have warned about the risks of speculative investments in cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong-based Binance was warned by Japan's financial watchdog in March for operating without registration.