Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has created history in El Salvador by becoming the first fully licensed crypto exchange in the country. It has secured both the Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) and the non-provisional Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP), granted by the Central Reserve Bank and the National Commission of Digital Assets respectively.
This achievement is the latest dance step in Binance’s ambitious global expansion, as the exchange continues to secure approvals and registrations in key markets worldwide. With these new Salvadoran credentials, the company’s licenses now span 18 international markets, including heavyweights like France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Dubai. Binance’s license collection is the largest among crypto exchanges, reflecting its commitment to regulatory compliance and global standards.
Min Lin, Binance’s Head of Latin America, expressed gratitude and pride in the announcement. “We are honored to be granted this license, as Binance continues to work collaboratively with regulatory agencies around the world,” Lin said. The rigorous process reflects the exchange’s dedication to the Salvadoran market and its users, making clear that security and innovation are not mutually exclusive.
Further echoing the excitement, Daniel Acosta, Binance’s General Manager for Colombia, Central America, and the Caribbean, highlighted the opportunities that these licenses will bring to El Salvador. “These licenses allow Binance to expand the products and services offered, including options tailored to the needs of our customers in El Salvador,” he said, viewing it as a chance to collaborate closely with government authorities and support the country’s crypto adoption.
El Salvador’s warm embrace of Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 marked a groundbreaking move in the world of digital assets. Now, with the granting of these licenses to Binance, the country continues to solidify its position as a pioneering hub for blockchain technology.
The move by El Salvador and Binance symbolizes a thriving partnership, one that illustrates how innovation and regulation can dance together in harmony. It’s a tango that sets a precedent, not only for El Salvador but for the world, proving once again that the right partners can make beautiful music together in the rapidly evolving world of crypto and blockchain.
