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by BSCN
September 6, 2023
While reasons for their resignations remain undisclosed, speculation about Binance's potential exit from the Russian market due to regulatory pressures has intensified.
Summary
In a surprising turn of events, top executives at Binance in Russia, Gleb Kostarev, Vice President for Eastern Europe, and Vladimir Smerkis, CIS Director, have officially resigned from their positions, raising questions about the exchange's future in the region.
Kostarev, who had been at the helm of Binance's operations in Eastern Europe and Russia, made the announcement on September 6 via Facebook in his native Russian language. He revealed that he would be stepping down from his role as VP responsible for Eastern Europe, CIS, Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand, while also noting his earlier resignation from APAC. Kostarev expressed gratitude to Binance's CEO, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, and co-founder, He Yi, for the opportunities they provided.
Shortly after Kostarev's announcement, Vladimir Smerkis, Binance's General Manager for Russia and CIS, also declared his departure from the company on Facebook, stating:
"Almost two years have passed in the blink of an eye, and as of tomorrow, I no longer work at Binance."
While neither executive provided explicit reasons for their resignations, Smerkis hinted at sharing more details about their departures and future plans at an upcoming meeting in Moscow in a few weeks.
These developments come at a time when Binance faces significant regulatory challenges, particularly related to sanctions, which have fueled speculations about the exchange's potential exit from the Russian market. In late August, Binance hinted at the possibility of withdrawing its services from Russia in light of Western sanctions.
The Russian crypto community is closely monitoring the situation, eagerly awaiting further information on the future of Binance in the region.
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