Binance honored by Singapore Police Force for its collaboration in preventing cybercrime, receiving the APPACT Appreciation Award for its proactive role in cybersecurity efforts.
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| Binance’s recognition by the Singapore Police Force highlights its commitment to collaborative cybersecurity efforts, a key element in the battle against global cybercrime. Image: Binance |
Singapore — March 18, 2025:
Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem, has been recognized by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its significant contributions to cybercrime prevention. The company received the prestigious APPACT Appreciation Award during a networking dinner on March 11, 2025, as part of the Alliance of Public and Private Cybercrime Stakeholders (APPACT) event. This award honors Binance’s collaboration with SPF’s CyberCrime Command (CCC) in combating emerging cybersecurity threats in Singapore.
The award ceremony highlighted the vital role that private companies, such as Binance, play in supporting law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrime. During the event, Mr. Zhang Weihan, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the SPF, emphasized the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors. Binance, alongside other major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and PayPal, was recognized for its commitment to cybersecurity, demonstrating the growing importance of such collaborations in the digital age.
Binance’s Head of Investigations for APAC, Akbar Akhtar, expressed his gratitude for the award, emphasizing that effective security relies on collaboration between law enforcement and industry players. This recognition builds on Binance’s ongoing efforts to foster safe digital environments and highlights the company’s continued dedication to fighting illicit activities worldwide. In addition to its recognition in Singapore, Binance has received similar honors in Southeast Asia, further solidifying its role as a key player in the global cybersecurity landscape.