Binance opens to Syrian users after sanctions ease
Syrian users gain access to Binance’s trading, staking, and payment services after a 45-year-long sanctions regime ends.
Binance has announced it will now allow Syrian residents to access its cryptocurrency services, following the recent suspension of US sanctions on Syria. The platform had previously barred Syrian users due to longstanding international restrictions.
With Syria no longer classified as a prohibited country, local users can now register and engage in spot and futures trading, staking, cross-border payments via Binance Pay, and educational tools in Arabic.
The exchange stated that it aims to contribute to Syria’s economic recovery and digital growth, in line with international compliance.
The shift follows the rise of Syria’s new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who came to power in December 2024 after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad. In response, US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions in May 2025, offering Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.
Due to persistent inflation and currency instability, Syrians have increasingly turned to crypto. Despite sanctions, Syria has ranked among the top 10 countries for crypto-related search activity since 2021, highlighting the region’s demand for financial alternatives.
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