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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is solidifying its dominance in the global market and accelerating its integration into the institutional financial system by expanding regulatory approvals across Asia.
According to crypto-focused outlet U.Today on March 4 (local time), Binance plans to secure five additional regulatory licenses in Asia this year. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, SB Seker, Head of Asia Pacific at Binance, stated that the expansion would increase the number of jurisdictions where Binance holds regulatory approval to more than 20 worldwide. Binance currently holds regulatory approvals in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, and Thailand within the Asia-Pacific region. Once its acquisition of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Gopax is finalized, South Korea will also be added to its official list of licensed markets.
Although Seker did not disclose specific new target markets, he noted that licensing procedures in several countries have already reached the final stages. Binance is adopting a hyper-localization strategy, tailoring its operations to meet each country’s regulatory standards and expanding its service scope in individual markets. This move reflects Binance’s strong commitment to pursuing sustainable growth within established regulatory frameworks, leaving behind past conflicts with authorities.
The Asia-Pacific region is currently regarded as the most active area globally for digital asset activity and serves as a key growth hub for Binance. According to related reports, an estimated 535 million adults in the region either own or use digital assets. In 2025 alone, Binance processed a total of $7.1 trillion in spot trading volume, accounting for approximately 40% of the combined transaction volume of the world’s top 10 centralized exchanges.
Binance now has more than 300 million registered users worldwide and continues to invest aggressively in infrastructure to expand its market share. In Singapore, for example, the company is focusing on institutional investor support rather than retail finance, taking into account the unique regulatory environment. Seker emphasized that regulatory compliance forms the foundation of innovation and stated that Binance will prioritize close cooperation with local authorities to enhance user trust.
As the digital asset market enters a more mature phase, the legal stability of exchanges has become a crucial factor in attracting customers and capital inflows. Binance’s expansion of licenses across Asia is expected to serve as a strategic stepping stone in widening the gap with competing exchanges. The company plans to further solidify its position as a leading global digital asset platform by establishing transparent operational systems and strictly adhering to anti-money laundering regulations.
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