Binance plans to secure 5 more regulatory licenses in Asia this year

Binance plans to secure five additional regulatory licenses in Asia this year, Nikkei Asia reported. The exchange currently holds licenses in countries including Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, and Thailand, and it is also set to acquire a license in South Korea through its acquisition of Gopax. The company aims to expand its total number of licensed jurisdictions to over 20 this year by obtaining more licenses in the Asian region.