Binance Expands to European Markets, Launches Binance Jersey

JERSEY—January 15, 2019—Binance, today announced the launch of Binance Jersey (Binance.je), providing secure and reliable fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading of the Euro (EUR) and British Pound (GBP) with Bitcoin and Ethereum in Europe and the U.K. The new exchange, Binance.je, launched in Jersey following a number of crypto ventures on the island, including the world’s first regulated Bitcoin fund back in 2014, and the exchange is favorably positioned to benefit the larger European economy, as it aims to be the most convenient method for people looking for way“Expanding the cryptocurrency exchange markets with fiat currencies in the European region is opening new economic opportunities for Europeans as well as freedom from looming Brexit uncertainty where the pound and euro are also in concern,” said Wei Zhou, Binance CFO. "Through Binance Jersey, we want to help bridge the crypto-fiat channel for Europe and the U.K. as part of our global expansion to support broader cryptocurrency adoption.” Binance believes Jersey will be a major driving force of increasing cryptocurrency use in the European market.

“Jersey has in place an existing legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency into which Binance Jersey easily fits,” said Zhou. “Jersey is an undisputed pioneer in blockchain development leveraged by this strong framework and talent pool. Binance Jersey hopes to increase Jersey’s competitive advantage in banking from other jurisdictions competing for cryptocurrency-related business as the island’s cryptocurrency regulation allows.”In June 2018, Binance developed a partnership with Digital Jersey to collaborate on initiatives supporting the growing blockchain ecosystem in Jersey. Binance Jersey is also part of the cooperative effort in promoting growth, such as developing local banking relationships and local talent. Trading pairs for the new exchange include BTC/GBP, ETH/GBP, BTC/EUR, and ETH/EUR. Binance will enable users to trade on the GBP and EUR Fiat Exchange immediately upon account verification (KYC) on www.binance.je.

Do you want to know how to buy bitcoin in the UK and the rest of Europe? learn more about trading on Binance GBP and EUR Fiat Exchange at: https://support.binance.je/hc/en-us/categories/360001213232-FAQ

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Binance Exchange is the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, with users from over 190 countries and regions. Capable of processing more than 1.4 million orders per second, Binance Exchange is the largest crypto exchange by trade volume and one of the fastest in the world. The platform focuses on security, robustness, and execution speed — attracting enthusiasts and professional traders alike. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

About Binance Jersey

Binance Jersey provides secure and reliable trading of the Euro (EUR) and British Pound (GBP) with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), in addition to digital asset management services to users from around the world. For more information on how to buy bitcoin in the UK and the rest of Europe, visit: https://www.binance.je/