Binance Achieves 21st Global Regulatory Milestone as First Crypto Exchange with Broker License in Brazil, Acquiring Sim;paul

Jan 2, 2025, 12:01 PM

Binance has achieved a major regulatory milestone by becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain a broker-dealer license in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil approved Binance's acquisition of the local licensed broker Sim;paul, marking the company's 21st global compliance license. This development is seen as a significant step for Binance as it expands its operations in Latin America, a key market for the cryptocurrency sector. Binance's commitment to regulatory compliance and excellence is underscored by this achievement, which comes at the start of 2025, a year that has already been described as tremendous for the company and the cryptocurrency industry.