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Is Binance Legal in the US?

Binance is one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. But is it legal in the United States?

The short answer is yes, Binance is legal in the United States. However, there are some caveats.

Binance is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, meaning that it does not match buyers and sellers directly. Instead, Binance has a team of employees who match orders.

This means that Binance is subject to regulation by financial authorities, like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

NOTE: WARNING: Binance is not a licensed or registered broker, dealer, investment adviser, or exchange in the United States. Therefore, using Binance in the US is not legal and could lead to potential legal and/or financial repercussions. Additionally, it is important to note that US users may be subject to US taxes on any gains made through Binance. We strongly recommend that you consult with a tax advisor before engaging in any cryptocurrency trading activity on Binance.

In order to operate in the US, Binance would need to be registered with the SEC as a broker-dealer and comply with other regulations. As of yet, Binance has not done this.

This does not mean that Binance is operating illegally in the US. The company has set up a US-based subsidiary, called Binance US, which is registered with the SEC.

Binance US does not offer as many coins as the main Binance exchange, but it does allow US customers to trade cryptocurrencies in a compliant manner.

So while Binance itself is not currently operating legally in the US, its subsidiary is. This may change in the future if Binance decides to register with the SEC, but for now, US customers can trade on Binance US without worry.

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