Binance's Regulatory Woes Escalate As This Country's Regulators Restrict Access
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
The Philippines' SEC has issued an advisory to restrict access to Binance, stating the crypto exchange is not authorized to sell or offer securities in the country. Binance, accessible via its website and apps on Google Play and Apple App Store, is not registered in the Philippines and lacks the necessary license under the Securities Regulation Code. The SEC warns of criminal liabilities for those promoting Binance in the Philippines, with penalties including fines and imprisonment.
November 29, 2023 | 3:02 pm
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Google's Play Store is mentioned as a platform through which Binance is accessible in the Philippines, despite the SEC's advisory against the crypto exchange.
While Google is mentioned due to the availability of Binance on the Play Store, the direct impact on Google's stock is likely to be minimal in the short term. The news is more focused on Binance's regulatory issues rather than Google's operations. However, there is a potential risk of legal scrutiny or reputational damage for hosting apps that are under regulatory scrutiny.
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