Binance Goes Live in Syria with Over 300 Crypto

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Binance Goes Live in Syria with Over 300 Crypto and Cross-Border Payments

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

Key Takeaways

Binance has officially launched in Syria after the US and EU lifted economic sanctions in the country;
Syrians can trade more than 300 crypto assets, but full access requires KYC identity checks;
Binance added Arabic guides and Binance Pay to support remittances and learning.

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Binance Goes Live in Syria with Over 300 Crypto and Cross-Border Payments

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On June 12, Binance officially launched its platform in Syria following the US and European Union decisions to remove economic restrictions in the country.

On May 23, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the end of American sanctions on Syria. The EU followed with its own decision to lift its restrictions.

With those changes in place, Binance $8.39B updated its terms of use to reflect that Syria is no longer considered a restricted location.

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People in Syria can sign up and use Binance to trade over 300 digital assets, including Bitcoin BTC $92,457.33 , XRP XRP $2.13 , Dogecoin DOGE $0.1495 , Bitcoin Cash BCH $577.68 , Shiba Inu SHIB $0.00000878 , and Toncoin TON $1.61 .

The platform offers a range of services, including regular crypto trading, peer-to-peer transactions, futures contracts, and earning programs. However, all users must first go through Binance’s Know Your Customer (KYC) process to verify their identity.

In a statement posted on X, Binance’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) branch stated that these services would only be available to verified users. This step helps ensure safety and follows global rules meant to prevent fraud and misuse.

Additionally, Binance also introduced Binance Pay to Syrian users. This feature enables fast and simple cross-border payments, which can benefit many families that rely on money sent from relatives abroad. The platform has also added educational materials in Arabic to support new users.

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