In the chaotic land of cryptocurrencies, where communications govern not only market movements but also trust amongst stakeholders, a simple misunderstanding can trigger unprecedented confusion. One such recent fuzz comes from Binance, which had its followers in a whirl when it mistakenly announced that euro transactions were no longer available. The kerfuffle quickly settled when Binance’s banking partner in Europe, Paysafe Payment Solutions, clarified that both withdrawals and deposits via the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) will continue to be available until Sept. 25, the previously announced termination date following a strategic review in June.
There are pertinent questions to be considered here. One cannot help but think about the terrible timing of this miscommunication. After all, it is no secret that Binance is under pressure – the exchange has been having a strained relationship with the regulatory bodies in the U.K., is under scrutiny in France, and is inconveniently not welcome in the Netherlands, Germany or even Cyprus. It’s unlikely this unfortunate situation will increase confidence amongst potential partners to fill the vacant spot left by Paysafe.
Additionally, one must ponder the future status of Binance’s operations in these nations. The leading exchange is undoubtedly a strong fixture in the industry so its resolution to these pressing issues is highly anticipated. Nevertheless, innocent or not, mistakes paint an unfortunate image for Binance and may make winning regulatory hearts that much more difficult.
Yet, amidst these bruises, Binance’s founding chief executive Changpeng Zhao or “CZ”, demonstrates consistent resilience by urging users to ignore the noise of fear, uncertainty, and doubt – a concept popularly known as ‘FUD’. CZ has become renowned for his laid-back phraseology that often just includes the number “4”, symbolising his philosophy of three dues to carry out and one don’t, which is to ignore panic-inducers and continue on the determined path.
Such an attitude, although commendable when overcoming minor obstacles, may not necessarily inspire complete faith in the face of credible allegations. Does the growing crypto market deserve more than just positivity? Isn’t there a room for a holistic approach to mitigate such abrupt PR nightmares?
All fingers are now crossed regarding the questions surrounding Binance’s official home, the fate of CZ as CE, and the direction of Binance in Europe. Until transparent answers arrive, the exchange seems to invite its own whirlwind of doubts and unease. One thing is clear, the crypto industry thrives not just on swift working solutions but also on adequate communication to ensure the ever-loyal community is kept free from unintentional self-inflicted FUD.
Source: Coindesk
