Binance sees 49% YTD rise in new users in MENA region 

Binance sees 49% YTD rise in new users in MENA region 

Crypto trading platform Binance has reported a sharp surge in user growth, with a 49 per cent year-to-date increase in users in the MENA region this year. This increase demonstrates the rising demand for virtual assets driven by progressive government initiatives enabling a number of businesses to enter the space. The company has maintained its growth momentum in the MENA region this year due to increased licensing and partnerships with regulated firms. The blockchain service provider has also grown to over 400 employees in Dubai alone. Adding to these user and employee growth achievements, Binance recently obtained a minimal viable product (MVP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), which allows the company to offer a range of approved virtual asset-related services to suitably qualified retail and institutional investors in Dubai. Binance has also boosted its Global Law Enforcement Training Program to respond to the increase in demand for security training resulting from growing interest in crypto adoption from companies in the public and private sectors. The programme is a global coordinated effort designed to help assist law enforcement across the globe to detect financial and cybercrimes. Richard Teng, regional head of MENA at Binance, commented: “It is extremely