Share this article
Binance Enters Japan With Acquisition of Regulated Crypto Exchange Sakura
Japan's financial services regulator was one of several that last year issued warnings saying Binance was not licensed to operate in its market.
Updated May 9, 2023, 4:03 a.m. Published Nov 30, 2022, 9:17 a.m.
Make us preferred on Google
Binance has bought Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC), a Japanese crypto exchange regulated by the country's Financial Services Agency (FSA), for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post Wednesday.
With the acquisition, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume enters the Japanese market, adding it to the now substantial list of countries in which it has some degree of regulatory authorization.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today. See all newsletters
Most recently, Binance received authorization as a crypto asset service provider in Cyprus, having previously won similar licenses in France, Italy, Spain, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kazakhstan. The FSA was one of several regulatory bodies that last year issued warnings that Binance was not licensed to operate in its market.
Tokyo-based SEBC offers trading of the Japanese yen against 11 digital assets, including BTC, ETH, LTC and ADA.
Read more: Binance, Coinbase Among Crypto Firms Questioned by US Senator After FTX Mess
More For You
Popular burger joint Steak ’n Shake says bitcoin adoption boosted sales ‘dramatically’
Bitcoin payments are directed to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, used to fund employee bonuses according to the company.
What to know:
- Steak 'n Shake reports a dramatic rise in same-store sales and a 50% reduction in processing fees since accepting bitcoin payments.
- Bitcoin payments are directed to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, used to fund employee bonuses.
- Steak n Shake added $10 million in bitcoin to its treasury, unveiled a bitcoin-themed burger, and donates a portion of bitcoin meal sales to open-source bitcoin development.
Top Stories
