Binance

About

Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 ecosystem founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He that offers crypto trading, spot and futures markets, margin trading, staking, crypto earning, P2P trading, Binance Wallet, token discovery, and blockchain services. The platform supports a broad range of digital assets and provides products for both retail and professional crypto users. Beyond centralized crypto trading, Binance has expanded into Web3 and on-chain markets through Binance Wallet and Binance Alpha, allowing users to discover tokens, access decentralized applications, swap assets across multiple blockchains, and participate in emerging Web3 opportunities. Key Features of Binance • • Trade different cryptocurrencies across spot and futures markets. • Trade with borrowed funds to increase market exposure. • Store, swap, and manage digital assets on different blockchain networks. • Educational resources to help consumers learn about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and trading. • Earn rewards through staking and other earning products. • Buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with other users. • Access and swap assets across different blockchain networks. Binance Details Attribute Details Core Services Spot Trading, Futures, Margin Trading, Options, P2P Trading, Earn, Staking, Web3, Wallet, Institutional Services Native Ecosystem Token BNB Crypto Trading Spot, Margin, Futures and Options trading Web3 Wallet Binance Wallet Crypto Earn Binance Earn, Simple Earn, Advanced Earn, staking and other yield products Security Features 2FA, Passkeys, Hardware Security Keys, Whitelist, Withdraw Protection, Anti-Phishing Code, Fraud Detection, Risk Monitoring, SAFU Fund, Device & IP Monitoring, Identity Verification (KYC), Scam & Phishing Protection Supported Wallet Networks 60+ blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, and Arbitrum Launch Platform Binance Launchpool / token launch-related products Trading Tools Advanced charts, market data, trading bots and portfolio tools Blockchain Ecosystem BNB Chain ecosystem About the BNB Token • • Token Name - BNB • Token Type - Utility & Governance Token • Ecosystem - BNB Chain • Blockchain - BNB Smart Chain (BSC) • Initial Launch - 2017 • Current Role - Native utility token of the BNB Chain ecosystem • Primary Use - Paying blockchain transaction and gas fees • Governance - Those who own BNB can be involved in BNB Chain governance via staking and voting. • Staking - BNB can be staked, allowing users to secure the network and receive staking rewards. • Trading Utility - BNB is used within the Binance network and could provide discounts on trading fees. • Launchpad & Launchpool Utility - BNB can be used in eligible Binance ecosystem programs such as Launchpool, Megadrop, and HODLer Airdrops. • Payment Utility - BNB can be used for eligible payments through Binance Pay and other supported payment applications. • Key Ecosystem - BNB Smart Chain, opBNB, BNB Greenfield, and the wider BNB Chain ecosystem. Binance Key Regulatory Authorizations • Abu Dhabi: Received full approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for providing exchange, clearing, and broker-dealer services in ADGM. • India: Completed registration with the FIU-IND and restarted operations with additional KYC and regulatory measures. • Brazil and others: Approved in various markets, such as the Central Bank of Brazil, for local broker-dealer acquisition.

Team (5)

• qadir akAdministrative Assistant
• Roger WangChief Technology Officer
• Changpeng ZhaoExecutive leadership, strategic vision
• Yi HeBusiness, marketing, branding strategy
• Richard Tengco-CEO

Funding

• Private EquityMGX2,00,00,00,00012 Mar 2025
• Series AVertex Ventures023 Oct 2018

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