Binance is approved to operate in Bahrain

Binance is approved to operate in Bahrain

The Central Bank of Bahrain gave crypto exchange Binance the green light to operate in the country today.

The crypto-asset service provider licence marks Binance’s first regulatory approval in the Middle East. This allows firms to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain regulators.

Though Binance has faced regulatory scrutiny from a number of jurisdictions, including Japan, Germany and the UK, Bahrain sees its Binance approval as a step forward for its regulatory framework in fostering innovation.