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FINTRAC Fines Binance $6M CAD for Compliance Failures
Enforcement | May 12, 2024
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Binance Faces $6M CAD Fine for Compliance Failures in Canada
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has fine Binance Holdings Limited $6M CAD for failing to adhere to Canada's financial regulations. This fine is part of broader regulatory scrutiny that has seen Binance face legal challenges in several jurisdictions, including a significant $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. regulators for similar compliance failures.
See: Canadian Investors Lead Class Action Against Binance Canada
The two violations that led to Binance being fined C$6 million by FINTRAC are:
- Binance did not register as a foreign money services business (FMSB) with FINTRAC, despite being given multiple opportunities to do so. This registration is crucial for entities engaging in money services within Canada to ensure compliance with the country's financial regulatory framework.
- Binance failed to report 5,902 cryptocurrency transactions that each exceeded C$10,000, along with their necessary Know Your Customer (KYC) information. Such reports are mandatory under Canadian financial laws to monitor and prevent illegal activities such as money laundering.
These breaches reflect issues with compliance and regulatory adherence by Binance in the Canadian financial environment. More details can be found on the FINTRAC penalties page here.
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada:
“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC will continue to work with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. We will also be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Conclusion
Apart from Canada, Binance also faces legal issues in countries such as Nigeria and continues to be involved in investigations and lawsuits that could affect global regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Also see: Philippines SEC Blocks Binance for Failing to Secure License.
See: SEC Enforcement Director Grewal On Crypto Regulation
These regulatory actions have a noticeable impact on Binance's operations, including its decision to exit certain markets like Canada, reflecting how regulatory pressures can influence business strategies.
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