Binance Still Faces Challenges After Landmark Settlement
Regulatory scrutiny and industry competition continues to cloud Binance’s future following landmark settlement. The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the public concerning Binance’s unregistered operation. According to the filing dated November 28, the federal agency stated that the crypto firm is not “authorized to sell or offer securities to the public” in the country. Despite the lack of registration and relevant licensing, Binance continues to escalate social media push to draw Filipino investors and traders to its platform, which is unauthorized without proper licenses. Philippines SEC Flags Binance for Lack of Registration and Licensing The SEC additionally warned that individuals who promote Binance in the Philippines may be subject to fines of up to PHP 5 million (approximately $90,260) or imprisonment for up to 21 years, or both. In response to the SEC’s warning, a Binance representative told The Block that the firm is willing ...