Breaking: Binance Expands Full Crypto Services to Syria After EU & U.S. Sanctions Lift

Binance just flipped the switch in Syria—full trading, deposits, and withdrawals go live as Western sanctions crumble.

Sanctions lifted, floodgates open

The world''s largest crypto exchange bypasses geopolitical barriers overnight. Damascus traders now access spot markets, futures, and—of course—BNB staking rewards.

Syrian pound in shambles? No problem. Binance''s dollar-pegged stablecoins offer locals an escape hatch from hyperinflation (and yet another middle finger to legacy finance).

Watch for liquidity surges as Syrian capital seeks hard assets. Regional OTC desks already reporting 300% demand spikes for USDT—because when your national currency''s devalued faster than a politician''s promises, crypto''s the only life raft left.

Western regulators will grumble, but let''s be real—they''re too busy writing memos about ''consumer protection'' while Binance eats their lunch.

• Binance enables crypto trading for Syrians post-sanctions lift
• KYC unlocks spot, futures and P2P trading for local users
• Syrian pound now usable for direct crypto purchases

Binance has launched its crypto trading services in Syria, a major step in the Middle East region. This comes after the US and the European Union lifted their sanctions on the country in May 2025. Syrian citizens will be able to use the Binance trading platform and legally transact with digital assets.

The rollout enables access to over 300 cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin, Toncoin, shiba inu and Bitcoin Cash. Additionally, the exchange supports spot, futures and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading after a user completes the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. The platform enables the use of the Syrian pound to directly buy and sell digital assets.

Binance Provides Access to Syrians Post EU and US Sanctions

After the regulatory changes, Binance removed Syria from its list of restricted jurisdictions. The US President Donald Trump, suspended sanctions after diplomatic intervention from Saudi Arabia. The European Union also soon followed and removed its economic restrictions.

Syrians will be able to create accounts on the platform, which has more than 270 million global users. The exchange confirmed that it has enabled complete onboarding of Syrian users, as long as they fulfill all identification and compliance procedures. Binance Pay is available to users to make international remittances and crypto transfer.

Impact of Civil War on Syria’s Financial Services

Syria’s current leadership took over after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and has started to rebuild important infrastructure. The post-conflict Syria intends to improve internet access and financial services. These actions will restore economic activity and boost individual financial independence.

The civil war and economic turmoil made Syrians depend on informal networks to meet basic financial needs. The high inflation and the local currency collapse made crypto an attractive alternative to the residents. The new access to Binance could reinforce that demand due to secure and regulated services.

Syria is well placed to access the extensive digital economy through Binance. The exchange seeks to provide Arabic-based educational resources to guide new users to learn about crypto tools. The steps are part of a wider approach by Binance to promote financial inclusion in underserved areas.

Other Exchanges Could Soon Launch in Syria

The launch of the platform  in Syria could make other exchanges reconsider access policies in restricted areas.. It indicates a change in the global crypto-adoption, especially in the areas affected by sanctions. The exchange could set a precedent of broader implementation of digital assets in vulnerable economies.

Binance now provides access to decentralized finance products, passive income initiatives and staking solutions to Syrian users. This access provides individuals and local entrepreneurs with new financial opportunities. Syria marks a major milestone for Binance as it keeps expanding in the MENA region.