Is Binance approved in US?

Good day, I was wondering if you could provide some clarity on the matter of Binance's approval status in the United States. I've heard differing opinions and I'm quite interested in the regulatory stance of the US towards this major cryptocurrency exchange. Is Binance currently approved or registered to operate in the US, and if not, what are the current regulatory challenges it faces in order to do so? Thank you for your time and attention.