Global crypto exchange Binance is now available in Syria following the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
Syrian residents can now access Binance's services to trade over 300 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and XRP.
Features like spot and futures trading, staking, stablecoins, and Binance Pay are accessible in Syria for the first time.
Educational content in Arabic and localized support have been introduced to aid Syrian users in using the platform.
Binance aims to promote financial inclusion and provide secure tools for Syrian users to navigate the digital economy.
The move is significant as Syria has faced economic instability, high inflation, and limited financial options due to restrictions on global platforms.
Syria ranked among the top 10 countries for crypto-related online searches in 2021, indicating strong interest in cryptocurrencies.
Binance plans to conduct educational campaigns and offer guides to assist Syrian users in understanding digital assets and minimizing risks.
In its year-end report, Binance disclosed exceeding 250 million registered users by 2024, signaling substantial growth.
The exchange operates in numerous countries globally and is focused on expanding further to reach a billion users.