Topic: Binance app is no longer available in Philippines. (Read 256 times)
Just an update: many of our fellow countrymen is still able to acces Binance through desktop whilst for the APP, they're having some connection issues. I have seen in other crypto communities on social media that many still uses Binance and yes, they're from our country and having no issues at all. But for me, I wouldn't take that risk until this issue is clear and our SEC gives a go-signal for Binance to re-operate although there's really no stoppage at all. Knowing our country, this is sad that they are not truly strict with implementation of the law.
Thanks Binance but no thanks anymore, most of us have already pulled out the little funds that we've got there. We'll miss your launchpool and simple earn. 
I feel like their wording implies they might re-enter the Phillippines market though, but well, who knows. If it allows your local market to flourish I think that's not a bad trade. CMIIIW.It is not surprising that Binance will return to the Philippine market if it succeeds in negotiations with the authorities there. This can be predicted after the recent news regarding Binance in India, as after being banned for 4 months, Binance succeeded in reaching an agreement to pay a fine of 2 million dollars due to its failure to comply with Indian laws and thus return to activity according to certain conditions. This news was published on April 18, and I did not notice the news until today, when a member of my local section posted about it.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/binance-coins-a-new-phase-in-india/articleshow/109382161.cms?from=mdr
So, the same thing could work with the Philippines if there is a chance that the government will obtain an agreement against the charges against Binance (according to the settlement agreement) while ensuring the provision of a legal activity license under which the platform will return to the Philippine market (although I doubt that it have completely exited it as long as the links remain active.)
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What do you think?
What I can only think of is that Binance is irresponsible, if I must say, they should not have allowed it to get to this level. I replied to a similar thread in February if I remember correctly, but then, it was only the website that was blocked and not the removal of the app from the app stores. It shows the high degree of the reluctance of Binance to cooperate with lawful authorities, which is sad. My country has a worse issue with Binance but the app is still working here. Let me believe the reason is that my country may not be so techy to the point of blocking the app but the website What do you think?
, and they might not have thought that the app should be removed from the store as well. Either way, it is still working, but I hardly have a penny in my Binance account anymore, I just don't want to be caught in this web.I urge the people of the Philippines to do the same as well not because of the claims that their government is protecting their funds, it's a big lie, which funds are protecting? But because they need to join hands with the government to fight a tyrant from gaining from them and not try to cooperate to give back to the people of the Philippines in the form of taxes. Perhaps they want to continue with their money laundry activities because if Binance could be guilty of that in the US, I wonder how guiltier they would be in their global branch.
Thanks Binance but no thanks anymore, most of us have already pulled out the little funds that we've got there. We'll miss your launchpool and simple earn.
I feel like their wording implies they might re-enter the Phillippines market though, but well, who knows. If it allows your local market to flourish I think that's not a bad trade. CMIIIW.
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~snip~Lastly, from another local news article, binance apparently hinted they would:
In an emailed statement, Binance said it is committed to align with Philippine laws.
“We acknowledge and respect the statement made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. At Binance, we are committed to aligning with applicable local regulations. Under our new leadership, we have taken proactive steps to address the SEC’s concerns,” Binance said. –
“We acknowledge and respect the statement made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. At Binance, we are committed to aligning with applicable local regulations. Under our new leadership, we have taken proactive steps to address the SEC’s concerns,” Binance said. –
And then we have a statement from Philippine SEC indicating they did not try to register or made any effort
Quote from: https://bitpinas.com/regulation/sec-binance-app/
According to Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office, with Binance already operating without a license, the SEC had reached out to the platform but ultimately felt that Binance did not make any effort to get a license or engage in dialogue with them.
“As far as the SEC is concerned, there were no formal or official application to register in the Philippines.” - Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office
“As far as the SEC is concerned, there were no formal or official application to register in the Philippines.” - Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office
So I'm starting to wonder if this is one of their canned answers lol.
I'm not privy to what particular steps Binance may be taking away from the public, but I suspect this is them giving a canned response.
But if we are to believe the SEC, then Binance is saying one thing and doing another. Actions speak louder than words. The company has a significant market here. We don't expect them to just say, "we don't plan to abide with Philippine laws and intend to abandon the country's market."
They need to do some sweet talking to somehow appease their beleaguered patrons, even if they're actually doing nothing in reality.
I feel like their wording implies they might re-enter the Phillippines market though, but well, who knows. If it allows your local market to flourish I think that's not a bad trade. CMIIIW.
It's indeed a big who knows lol.Binance has also expressed similar sentiment amidst the block warning -- last year!
Lastly, from another local news article, binance apparently hinted they would:
In an emailed statement, Binance said it is committed to align with Philippine laws.
“We acknowledge and respect the statement made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. At Binance, we are committed to aligning with applicable local regulations. Under our new leadership, we have taken proactive steps to address the SEC’s concerns,” Binance said. –
“We acknowledge and respect the statement made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. At Binance, we are committed to aligning with applicable local regulations. Under our new leadership, we have taken proactive steps to address the SEC’s concerns,” Binance said. –
And then we have a statement from Philippine SEC indicating they did not try to register or made any effort
Quote from: https://bitpinas.com/regulation/sec-binance-app/
According to Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office, with Binance already operating without a license, the SEC had reached out to the platform but ultimately felt that Binance did not make any effort to get a license or engage in dialogue with them.
“As far as the SEC is concerned, there were no formal or official application to register in the Philippines.” - Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office
“As far as the SEC is concerned, there were no formal or official application to register in the Philippines.” - Atty. Paolo Ong, Officer-in-Charge of the SEC Philifintech Innovation Office
So I'm starting to wonder if this is one of their canned answers lol.
Can't they download the app through the Binance website directly? Which means Filipinos can still access Binance despite the news of the app's removal from the App Store.
I think it is bad practice to rely on users to download the right apk when they don't provide any hash, not to mention the direct update link from the app is referred to some mirror links that are not popular at all (at least that's how it goes the last time I read about this).Sometimes people just want to be practical including myself still using the old version of the Binance App has not been updated again, if for example the app is slow because of the old version then still the site can still be relied on.
Can't they download the app through the Binance website directly? Which means Filipinos can still access Binance despite the news of the app's removal from the App Store.
I think it is bad practice to rely on users to download the right apk when they don't provide any hash, not to mention the direct update link from the app is referred to some mirror links that are not popular at all (at least that's how it goes the last time I read about this).Thanks Binance but no thanks anymore, most of us have already pulled out the little funds that we've got there. We'll miss your launchpool and simple earn.
I feel like their wording implies they might re-enter the Phillippines market though, but well, who knows. If it allows your local market to flourish I think that's not a bad trade. CMIIIW.
Okay, their email has come and I've been waiting this since November when the advisory was announced by our SEC.
Thanks Binance but no thanks anymore, most of us have already pulled out the little funds that we've got there. We'll miss your launchpool and simple earn.
Quote from: [email protected]
Important Notice Regarding Accessibility of Binance in the Philippines
Dear Binancians,
We hope this message reaches you well. We are getting in touch with some recent developments that may have impacted your use of our platform.
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their respective stores for the Philippines.
We want to assure you that your funds are secure and the integrity of your transactions remains our top priority. The removal of our app from Google and Apple stores does not affect the safety of your assets.
It's important to note that in spite of the temporary accessibility issues, Binance is committed to complying with local regulations and securing a beneficial outcome for our users.
Please keep in mind that the unfolding situation is dynamic and complex. As we actively navigate this, we remind you the importance of staying informed and vigilant about third-party platforms claiming to provide access to Binance. We cannot endorse any unofficial methods for retrieving funds.
We urge you to wait for official communications from our team. We will keep you updated on our progress and further actions.
This is a challenging time, and we want you to know that we are working tirelessly to ensure minimal disruption to your trading experience. We appreciate your trust and patience as we work through this situation.
If you have any queries or need assistance, our customer support team is here to help.
Dear Binancians,
We hope this message reaches you well. We are getting in touch with some recent developments that may have impacted your use of our platform.
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their respective stores for the Philippines.
We want to assure you that your funds are secure and the integrity of your transactions remains our top priority. The removal of our app from Google and Apple stores does not affect the safety of your assets.
It's important to note that in spite of the temporary accessibility issues, Binance is committed to complying with local regulations and securing a beneficial outcome for our users.
Please keep in mind that the unfolding situation is dynamic and complex. As we actively navigate this, we remind you the importance of staying informed and vigilant about third-party platforms claiming to provide access to Binance. We cannot endorse any unofficial methods for retrieving funds.
We urge you to wait for official communications from our team. We will keep you updated on our progress and further actions.
This is a challenging time, and we want you to know that we are working tirelessly to ensure minimal disruption to your trading experience. We appreciate your trust and patience as we work through this situation.
If you have any queries or need assistance, our customer support team is here to help.
Thanks Binance but no thanks anymore, most of us have already pulled out the little funds that we've got there. We'll miss your launchpool and simple earn.
I think more exchanges have the same condition in the Philippines. I can't recall the press releases, but I remember the Philippine government taking action against three exchanges. Binance and two more—I forgot the name.
Etoro and the rest are obscure so I'm not surprised you don't remember, I don't remember them as well lmao. But PH SEC did reveal they have a list of targets so more will follow.
It seems pretty aggressive to remove apps and collect data from people who have been using Binance. Binance should solve the issue if they want to continue business in the Philippines.
I actually think PH is on the laxer side but perhaps you're talkin about Nigeria? I'm not denying that PH govt did collect user data as they may have done so in public but as far as public news is concerned, I've only seen Nigeria demanding this recently hence the question.
I think more exchanges have the same condition in the Philippines. I can't recall the press releases, but I remember the Philippine government taking action against three exchanges. Binance and two more—I forgot the name. So most likely, they didn't comply with government rules or have some other issues. It seems pretty aggressive to remove apps and collect data from people who have been using Binance. Binance should solve the issue if they want to continue business in the Philippines.
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The same authority had called on the public from using Binance for trading since November 2023, noting that the platform had not obtained a license for its activity.
This news is an indication that more pressure is being imposed on Filipino users, although I appreciate the importance of what the Philippine authorities are doing on the basis of what appears to be protection of users’ financial activities and assets, and without indicating that the state may have resorted to such a decision due to its failure to impose taxes. .
What do you think?
Concerning licensing has become a problem faced by the Binance exchange in several countries. The authorities in making regulations, especially governments in several countries, act firmly against Binance, such as prohibiting Binance operations in these countries.The same authority had called on the public from using Binance for trading since November 2023, noting that the platform had not obtained a license for its activity.
This news is an indication that more pressure is being imposed on Filipino users, although I appreciate the importance of what the Philippine authorities are doing on the basis of what appears to be protection of users’ financial activities and assets, and without indicating that the state may have resorted to such a decision due to its failure to impose taxes. .
What do you think?
Binance should do something that allows them to operate safely without having to do that.
I will be on the side of the government regarding the ban on Binance operations in each country that prohibits it because they cannot profit from Binance.
If you want to be safe, take care of the permits so that they are legal and won't harm Binance at all because what they pay is only a small portion of the profits they make.
In my country, the Binance Exchange application can no longer be found on Playstore. In our country, binance is also not legally registered with a legal entity.
They just want to make a profit while permits are not taken care of. Yes, it's impossible.
On this same basis, a question occurred in my head about whether the Binance website will remain available on the Internet (Browser version) after the application is deleted from phone stores. Also, for users who are currently using the application, how will they be dealt with? Or is the government just seeking to limit the increase the number of users of the application?
I think most likely the Binance website will be blocked by the Philippine government, but users can access the website on the browser or even on the app by using a VPN which as I believe most cryptocurrency users use a VPN to maintain their privacy.What I mean is that as long as Binance does not ban Filipino users, they will still be able to access either the site or the app using a VPN. Hence, I think this government move is likely to put pressure on Binance.
I've made a thread about their first move of banning Binance in our country: Philippines bans Binance
This news is an indication that more pressure is being imposed on Filipino users, although I appreciate the importance of what the Philippine authorities are doing on the basis of what appears to be protection of users’ financial activities and assets, and without indicating that the state may have resorted to such a decision due to its failure to impose taxes. .
What do you think?
Tax is second but their compliance to register and license didn't pushed by Binance. And during this hot time of this news or when it's about to unveil, they've been working with their other asian country license which is specific for Thailand: Binance Thailand Crypto Exchange Open for Trading What do you think?
I hope Filipinos are smart enough to find alternative platforms.
Actually, there are a lot of other global platforms that we can use and most of us have already moved our funds from there to the other one. We've got also a lot of local exchanges and this is what our SEC is pushing to be used by most of us. And the customers that have been on outside(intl) exchanges should go to them as the contribution of money that's being traded outside is a lot and they want to funnel it move to our locals and government. 
As the title says, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines has ordered the removal of the Binance app from Google and Apple stores, confirming in a press release published today that allowing continued access to these applications poses a risk to the security of Filipino investors’ funds.
It’s good that this is not the only way / place to buy / sell cryptocurrencies. 
I hope Filipinos are smart enough to find alternative platforms.
This news is an indication that more pressure is being imposed on Filipino users,
This trend is happening to one degree or another all over the world. Governments have finally begun to notice cryptocurrencies and now they will not ignore it. Somewhere they will impose taxes, and somewhere they will limit the financial freedoms of their citizens, as in the Philippines. If a citizen earned money through his own labor and paid taxes on it, then it turns out that he cannot freely dispose of it (buy shitcoins on binance)? His money is his risk. Who and what right has to restrict an investor?although I appreciate the importance of what the Philippine authorities are doing on the basis of what appears to be protection of users’ financial activities and assets,
Any government acts only in the interests of its citizens, including protecting the financial activities and assets of users. It can't be otherwise. Any restrictions and infringements begin with such plausible pretexts.
and without indicating that the state may have resorted to such a decision due to its failure to impose taxes. .
Even they understand that no one will pay taxes on this now. Can't they download the app through the Binance website directly? Which means Filipinos can still access Binance despite the news of the app's removal from the App Store.
I do not think this is possible unless Binance updates the application download links on its website. Currently, all links refer to well-known stores, and if the applications are uploaded from the stores on the phone, it is certain that they will not also be available in the stores on the computer.
On this same basis, a question occurred in my head about whether the Binance website will remain available on the Internet (Browser version) after the application is deleted from phone stores. Also, for users who are currently using the application, how will they be dealt with? Or is the government just seeking to limit the increase the number of users of the application?
Binance's problems are increasing day after day. In the beginning it was the United States, then India, Nigeria, Canada, and now the Philippines. Perhaps the large fine that Binance paid to the American government encouraged everyone to fine Binance.
Removing the application will not prevent Filipino citizens from downloading the application from other sources, nor will it prevent them from accessing the website using a VPN. The Philippine government knows this and is most likely pressuring Binance to obtain a settlement whereby it will obtain some money from Binance, as happened with the Indian government. The Nigerian government is trying.
In Indonesia the Binance app is no longer available on the Play Store but the App Store is still available at the moment if you look at our local thread.Removing the application will not prevent Filipino citizens from downloading the application from other sources, nor will it prevent them from accessing the website using a VPN. The Philippine government knows this and is most likely pressuring Binance to obtain a settlement whereby it will obtain some money from Binance, as happened with the Indian government. The Nigerian government is trying.
But until now there has not been any official statement from the local government but I'm sure this is all from the beginning of the US indictment against Binance which is increasingly spreading to many countries to delist Binance from the Play Store.
I'm still a Binance user and I'm fine with not having any issues despite the concerns in some countries that I've read about.
Can't they download the app through the Binance website directly? Which means Filipinos can still access Binance despite the news of the app's removal from the App Store.
- Secondly, Binance is not the only exchange in the market and Filipino users can easily find alternatives. I think this is the most possible and safest solution for users in the Philippines.
According to the same logic, will the authorities in the Philippines be able to cancel the applications of all exchanges and block all links to access them? I doubt that.
it is more of a Binance problem than a cryptocurrency exchange problem in the Philippines. Restrictions have been placed in Nigeria and India, and more countries have begun reviewing the binance’s license. It is better to withdraw balances if you have a large balance. to be able to download it from the Google Play: delete app data, running the VPN and reopening Google Play.According to the same logic, will the authorities in the Philippines be able to cancel the applications of all exchanges and block all links to access them? I doubt that.
Google Play will move to version of other countries and then you can download banned apps safely.
Binance's problems are increasing day after day. In the beginning it was the United States, then India, Nigeria, Canada, and now the Philippines. Perhaps the large fine that Binance paid to the American government encouraged everyone to fine Binance.
Removing the application will not prevent Filipino citizens from downloading the application from other sources, nor will it prevent them from accessing the website using a VPN. The Philippine government knows this and is most likely pressuring Binance to obtain a settlement whereby it will obtain some money from Binance, as happened with the Indian government. The Nigerian government is trying.
Removing the application will not prevent Filipino citizens from downloading the application from other sources, nor will it prevent them from accessing the website using a VPN. The Philippine government knows this and is most likely pressuring Binance to obtain a settlement whereby it will obtain some money from Binance, as happened with the Indian government. The Nigerian government is trying.
What do you think?
It is a good move by the Filipino SEC. Binance and those exchanges with huge trading volume do not register in many countries but providing crypto products and services to the people in the countries. Binance will later do what he did in India.They're making money from its citizens without fulfilling their tax responsibilities. Moreover, being unlicensed and unregulated, they're not bound by official policies that suppose to protect its users. In which case, they have no accountability. From the point of view of the Philippine government, it must have been a good decision. But to those who have relied on Binance over other more questionable platforms, it must be a bad step.
I can't say Binance would be as eager in complying with regulatory demands in the Philippines as they are in India. India is the largest crypto market.
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