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Binance expands Euro services amid regulatory scrutiny and executive exits

Published 2023-10-20, 09:44 a/m
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Crypto giant Binance has announced new partnerships to bolster its Euro transaction services, a move that comes in the wake of its severed ties with Paysafe. The latest alliances, whose identities remain undisclosed, aim to enhance the platform's Euro services, including transactions via open banking, SEPA and EUR spot pairs. This development was communicated on Friday.

The announcement underscores Binance's commitment to improving user experience and facilitating access to Web3 ecosystems through effective fiat-crypto conversions. The company emphasized the importance of establishing robust fiat 'on-ramps' and 'off-ramps', especially following recent challenges faced by several European users in withdrawing fiat currency after the termination of the Paysafe-Binance partnership.

These new features are already attracting users, offering diverse crypto trading options and presenting EUR spot pairs. Such steps are crucial for centralized exchanges like Binance in setting up efficient fiat transaction systems.

However, this expansion comes during a period of intensified regulatory scrutiny for Binance. The company recently experienced a significant setback when Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, denied it a custody license. Additionally, there have been a series of high-profile departures from the company, including the resignation of the managing director of its French division.

Despite these challenges and speculations about a potential crisis for the firm, Binance's announcement via a tweet signifies its determination to continue its growth trajectory in the European market.

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