{"id":190,"date":"2026-08-23T21:16:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T21:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendsmill.com\/binance-restricts-transactions-with-17-crypto-platforms-across-nigeria-and-other-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T21:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T21:18:43","slug":"binance-restricts-transactions-with-17-crypto-platforms-across-nigeria-and-other-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendsmill.com\/?p=190","title":{"rendered":"Binance restricts transactions with 17 crypto platforms across Nigeria and other markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Binance has warned its customers to avoid transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency platforms after introducing new restrictions linked to regulatory developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">The affected businesses operate across several jurisdictions, including Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Binance said it would no longer process transactions involving the listed entities once the relevant restrictions became effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">The measures have been introduced in stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">For Nigerian users, the affected businesses include A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa and PilotFinance, with restrictions on transactions involving them beginning on August 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier restrictions were imposed on Shelbit General Trading LLC and Aban Tether Exchange from August 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Binance has also identified additional platforms that are subject to restrictions under later phases of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Customers have been told not to send or receive funds through Binance in connection with the affected businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">The exchange said attempts to conduct such transactions could result in funds being held while compliance checks are carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Users could also face restrictions involving their wallets if activity is found to be connected to prohibited platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Binance\u2019s action comes against the background of a broader effort by regulators to impose stricter controls on cryptocurrency businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Digital-asset companies have increasingly come under scrutiny over customer identification, financial crime controls and sanctions compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">The measures also highlight the difficulties global cryptocurrency exchanges face when operating across countries with different regulatory systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">For Binance, maintaining access to major markets requires compliance with changing rules and restrictions imposed by governments and financial authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">The company has not said that cryptocurrency trading generally is being suspended in Nigeria, the UAE or Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, the restrictions apply to specific platforms identified in its compliance notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Binance has warned its customers to avoid transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency platforms after introducing new restrictions linked to regulatory developments. 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