- Binance exchange has paid $2.25 million in fines for failing to comply with Indian regulatory requirements.
- As a result, Binance URL is now accessible in India again.
After a long wait, crypto users in India can now access Binance (BNB) URL as it has been fully restored.
In the recent past, the cryptocurrency exchange has faced many challenges in adapting to the regulatory needs of the country, leading it to face strict measures from the government.
Despite the legal difficulties, the company managed to settle its account with the authorities after paying fines. Therefore, with the URL fully accessible, the exchange is expected to benefit from a considerable user base.
Binance fined for failing to comply with Indian anti-money laundering regulations.
According to the Indian FIU, the exchange had operated in the country without completing the required registration formalities and had also failed to comply with local anti-money laundering regulations.
What does the Indian market mean for Binance?
The Indian government has shown serious concerns about foreign crypto companies. The state has started restricting offshore companies and has blocked nine platforms such as OKX, Kucoin, and Binance.
Binance complies with local regulations, becoming the first foreign company to reinstate its services in the Indian market. This move is significant, especially after the recent WazirX hack.
This development also opens the door for other companies to comply with legal requirements and return to the market.
In recent times, the importance of regulatory compliance has become popular with Binance and other exchanges in an attempt to avoid legal action through compliance.
An impact on BNB?
At the time of writing, BNB was trading at $527 after rising 1.35% in the last 24 hours. Similarly, BNB’s market cap increased by 1.31% in the last 24 hours.
Gains on the daily charts show that developments in India have had a positive impact on its native token.
Similarly, AMBCrypto’s analysis on Coinglass showed that open interest increased from $500 million to $508 million in the last 24 hours.
Although this is a slight increase in open interest, its significance cannot be underestimated.
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Additionally, BNB liquidation reached a low of $795 in the last 24 hours.
Therefore, with the increase in users, Binance and its native token are well positioned for future gains. In the long run, the restoration of the Indian market will have a significant impact on Binance and BNB.