Is Binance a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
The Binance entry was pulled from the SEC (Thailand) register. This is what the public record returns.
Verdict
The record clears Binance: it holds SEC (Thailand) licence Registered, which clears it to offer trading in Thailand.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | SEC (Thailand) SEC (Thailand) |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Gulf Binance Co., Ltd. |
| Founded | 2017 |
What SEC (Thailand) regulation means
Under SEC (Thailand), an exchange must ring-fence client funds in segregated accounts, carry negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audit. A complaint can be filed with SEC (Thailand) directly.
What the SEC (Thailand) registration buys you
- Client funds ring-fenced in segregated accounts, apart from Binance's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so a loss cannot run past the deposit
- A direct line to SEC (Thailand) for a complaint should Binance leave one unresolved
- Independent financial audits of Binance, run on a schedule under SEC (Thailand) oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Binance a scam or legitimate?
The record clears Binance. It holds SEC (Thailand) licence Registered, and SEC (Thailand) ranks among the most respected financial regulators — the entry confirms in public on the SEC (Thailand) register.
How do I check Binance's SEC (Thailand) licence?
Open the official SEC (Thailand) site and run its register search. Key in licence Registered or the entity name; the entry returns Binance's authorisation status and the exact scope of its permissions.
Are my funds safe with Binance?
Under SEC (Thailand), Binance is required to hold client funds in segregated bank accounts, walled off from company money — cover that stands even if Binance runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Binance client in Thailand?
In Thailand, Binance answers to SEC (Thailand). On the record that means segregated client funds, negative balance protection (losses cannot run past your deposit), and a direct channel to file a complaint with SEC (Thailand).
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