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Signature Bank, Binance’s banking partner, is no longer supporting crypto transactions under $100,000

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Binance’s Banking Partner Signature Bank to Stop Handling Digital-Asset Transactions Under $100,000

Binance’s Banking Partner Signature Bank to Stop Handling Small Digital-Asset Transactions

In a significant move, Binance’s banking partner Signature Bank has announced that it will no longer handle digital-asset transactions under $100,000 starting February. This decision comes as part of the New York-based lender’s efforts to reduce its exposure to the volatile crypto industry.

Signature Bank had previously revealed plans to offload up to $10 billion in crypto deposits, citing the need to diversify its client base and avoid over-reliance on any single industry. The bank’s CEO Joe DePaolo emphasized that they are not a “crypto bank” and do not want to be tied to the fortunes of the digital asset market.

According to Bloomberg, only 0.01% of Binance’s average monthly users are serviced by Signature Bank. Despite this small percentage, the decision to stop handling smaller transactions underscores the growing caution among financial institutions towards the crypto sector.

The move by Signature Bank follows a series of high-profile bankruptcies in the digital-asset space, including that of FTX and Genesis. The bank’s share price plummeted by 64% last year, reflecting the challenges faced by traditional financial institutions in navigating the crypto landscape.

While Signature Bank’s decision may impact a small fraction of Binance users, the exchange has reassured customers that they can still buy and sell crypto using alternative methods such as credit and debit cards, or through other fiat currencies like the euro. Binance is reportedly exploring alternative solutions to address the changes in its banking partnerships.

The announcement from Signature Bank comes at a time when regulatory scrutiny and market volatility have put pressure on major crypto exchanges like Binance. The exchange is currently under investigation by the US Justice Department and has experienced significant customer withdrawals in recent months.

As the crypto industry continues to evolve, the actions of banking partners like Signature Bank will have a significant impact on the operations of major exchanges and the broader digital-asset market.

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