Binance reportedly restricted the accounts of 281 Nigerian users under anti-money laundering laws.
As cited by Reuters, leading crypto asset trading platform Binance has restricted the accounts of 281 Nigerian users, citing anti-money laundering laws. According to the information in the news, Changpeng Zhao sent a letter to users on January 29, and to ensure user security of some accounts; More than a third said they were restricted at the request of international security forces:
“We have now resolved 79 incidents and are continuing to work on the others. All incidents not related to security forces will be resolved within two weeks.”
Full Compatibility with Regulatory Frameworks
As it is known, Binance has embarked on a policy of full compliance with regulatory frameworks after receiving warnings from the regulatory authorities of various countries. The company, which is trying to get a license to be a regulated crypto company in many countries, has also continued its expansion policies. The situation in question may be part of the cooperation with regulatory authorities, which Binance has tightened due to its new compliance policies.
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