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Binance Legal States 2024

Binance Legal States 2024

Although it ranks as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance is unavailable in the United States. However, in 2019 Binance lauched Binance.US, a subsidiary exchange specifically founded to serve the United States market. While Binance.US is accessible and legal in the majority of US states, there are also states in which Binance.US is unsupported due to financial regulations. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding Binance.US is essential for individuals interested in trading cryptocurrencies and navigating the complexities of state regulations.

As of 2024, Binance.US is fully supported and legally accessible in most states across the country. Residents of these states can freely use the Binance.US platform to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, enjoying the convenience and features offered by the exchange. However, certain states, including Hawaii, New York, Texas, and Vermont, have chosen not to support Binance.US within their jurisdictions. These states impose restrictions that prevent residents from accessing the services offered by Binance.US, creating a gap in accessibility for crypto enthusiasts and investors.

In states where Binance.US is unsupported, individuals may encounter difficulties in creating accounts, accessing trading services, or withdrawing funds from the platform. These limitations pose challenges for crypto enthusiasts and investors residing in these states, as they must seek alternative platforms or methods to engage in cryptocurrency trading. Despite these restrictions, efforts are ongoing to address regulatory concerns and potentially expand Binance.US availability to currently unsupported states.

Binance Legal States 2024

  • Data confirmed May 2024. Note that the laws and regulations related to cryptocurrency are rapidly evolving and may change at any time.
  • Binance is unavailable in the United States. However, its subsidiary, Binance.US, is available in most states.
  • In a handful of states, Binance.US is available and legal but had temporarily paused the onboarding of new users as of May 2024. At the time of publication, Binance.US had yet to announce when registrations might resume.
State
Binance.US Legality
Binance Legality
AlabamaLegalIllegal
AlaskaUnsupportedIllegal
ArizonaLegalIllegal
ArkansasLegalIllegal
CaliforniaLegalIllegal
ColoradoLegalIllegal
ConnecticutLegal (existing users only)Illegal
DelawareLegalIllegal
District of ColumbiaLegalIllegal
FloridaLegal (existing users only)Illegal
GeorgiaLegal (existing users only)Illegal
HawaiiUnsupportedIllegal
IdahoLegalIllegal
IllinoisLegalIllegal
IndianaLegalIllegal
IowaLegalIllegal
KansasLegalIllegal
KentuckyLegalIllegal
LouisianaLegalIllegal
MaineUnsupportedIllegal
MarylandLegalIllegal
MassachusettsLegalIllegal
MichiganLegalIllegal
MinnesotaLegal (existing users only)Illegal
MississippiLegalIllegal
MissouriLegalIllegal
MontanaLegalIllegal
NebraskaLegalIllegal
NevadaLegalIllegal
New HampshireLegalIllegal
New JerseyLegalIllegal
New MexicoLegalIllegal
New YorkUnsupportedIllegal
North CarolinaLegal (existing users only)Illegal
North DakotaLegalIllegal
OhioLegal (existing users only)Illegal
OklahomaLegalIllegal
OregonLegal (existing users only)Illegal
PennsylvaniaLegalIllegal
Rhode IslandLegalIllegal
South CarolinaLegalIllegal
South DakotaLegalIllegal
TennesseeLegalIllegal
TexasUnsupportedIllegal
UtahLegalIllegal
VermontUnsupportedIllegal
VirginiaLegalIllegal
WashingtonLegal (existing users only)Illegal
West VirginiaLegalIllegal
WisconsinLegalIllegal
WyomingLegalIllegal
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