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Binance.US slashed fees to near-zero offering 0% maker fees and 0.01% taker fees on more than 20 crypto pairs including Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Cardano with no subscription requirements, as its U.S. market share collapsed to just 0.20% from around 10% previously with daily trading volume at just $15.5 million compared to Coinbase's $2.9 billion. The post Binance US Cuts Fees to Near-Zero as Trading Volumes Collapse to 0.20% Market Share appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has climbed to over $13 billion in circulation less than a day after it was listed on Binance. DeFiLlama data shows supply jumped nearly 2% in 24 hours to about $13.2 billion, making it the fastest-growing stablecoin in the past day. This rapid expansion has been ongoing over the past month, […] The post Ethena’s USDe stablecoin surges to over $13B after Binance listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BNB reached a new all-time high of $907.38 on Sept. 10, marking the token’s second major milestone in less than three weeks. The record comes as crypto markets surged past $4 trillion in total market capitalization, after a broader rally that added $100 billion in 24 hours. BNB posted 29% gains in 2025 alone and […] The post BNB hits new all-time high of $907 amid Binance partnering with Franklin Templeton for tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance has partnered with the crypto ETF issuer Franklin Templeton to explore the tokenization of securities combined with a global trading infrastructure. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has entered into a partnership with the US crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider, Franklin Templeton. Binance and Franklin Templeton are collaborating to explore tokenization of securities combined with a global trading infrastructure, the crypto exchange announced on Wednesday. “Our goal is to take tokenization from concept to practice for clients to achieve efficiencies in settlement, collateral management, and portfolio construction at scale,” said Roger Bayston, Franklin Templeton’s head of digital assets. Read more

Lee Kwang-jae, the former Secretary-General of the South Korean National Assembly, says Seoul must make sure Korean won-pegged stablecoins are listed on overseas crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. The post Ex-National Assembly Chief: South Korean KRW Stablecoins Must Trade on Binance appeared first on Cryptonews.

As inflation hits 229%, stablecoins like USDt are overtaking Venezuela’s bolívar for everyday payments, from groceries to salaries. Stablecoins like USDt have become the de facto currency for millions of people navigating a crumbling financial system in Venezuela as the country’s annual inflation rate surges to 229%. Once limited to crypto-savvy users, Tether’s USDt (USDT), often referred to locally as “Binance dollars,” is now widely used across Venezuela for everything from groceries and condo fees to salaries and vendor payments, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, who fled Venezuela before co-founding Ledn in 2018, told Cointelegraph. The bolívar, Venezuela’s national currency, is largely dead in daily commerce. Hyperinflation, strict capital controls, and a fractured exchange rate landscape drive a growing preference for stablecoins over cash or local bank transfers. Read more

Binance launches Medá in Mexico, a regional crypto hub and regulated fintech driving fintech innovation across Latin America. Binance, the world’s largest centralized crypto exchange (CEX) by market capitalization, is expanding its operations in Mexico by launching a new local entity and a fresh investment commitment. Binance announced the launch of its new Mexico-based entity, Medá, in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Monday. Medá is registered as an Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) and will operate as an independent division focused on advancing fintech services for Binance throughout Latin America. Read more

Tether, alongside Chainalysis, Binance, OKX, and authorities, has frozen $50M USDT traced to pig butchering scams. The case reflects expanding global cooperation against cross-border crypto fraud and illicit financial activity. The post Tether Freezes $49.6M in ‘Pig Butchering’ Funds – Chainalysis, Binance, OKX Join APAC Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock is emerging as the top custodian for Bitcoin and Ether as its ETFs continue to reshape market dynamics in 2025. Key takeaways: BlackRock’s iShares ETH ETF holds 3.6 million ETH, just 200,000 behind Coinbase. IBIT’s 745,000 BTC already surpasses Coinbase and Binance reserves. Read more

Massive stablecoin deposits highlight shifting capital flows on Binance, even as Bitcoin whipsawed below $110,000 amid whale-driven selling and heavy liquidations. Users of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange deposited $1.65 billion in stablecoins, a large inflow often seen as a precursor to renewed demand for spot cryptocurrencies following the recent market sell-off. The deposit coincided with nearly $1 billion in Ether (ETH) withdrawals from Binance, according to onchain analytics provider CryptoQuant. It also marked the second time this month that net stablecoin deposits on the exchange exceeded $1.5 billion, “underscoring a renewed wave of capital entering the spot market,” wrote CryptoQuant’s Amr Taha. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is closely watched for signs of broader market shifts. On Tuesday, it processed more than $29.5 billion in trades, nearly six times the volume handled by runner-up Bybit, according to CoinMarketCap. Read more

Binance and Tether are eyeing Korea’s stablecoin rules that may boost coins pegged to the South Korean won or strengthen USD dominance. South Korea has become a key focus in the global stablecoin conversation as it draws close attention from major players like Binance and Tether.  Both companies are among the largest stablecoin issuers worldwide, and they both could face major challenges depending on how new regulations unfold in the East Asian nation.  Read more

B Strategy plans to follow the playbook of 10X Capital, which recently secured funding for a BNB treasury supported by YZi Labs. B Strategy, a digital asset investment firm founded by former Bitmain executives, plans to launch a $1 billion crypto treasury focused on investing in BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem. According to a Monday announcement, the new BNB (BNB) treasury is backed by YZi Labs, the family office of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. The new company will be structured similarly to 10X Capital, which recently launched a BNB treasury with YZi Labs’ support, a spokesperson for B Strategy told Cointelegraph. Read more

AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious shortcomings in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering controls. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) ordered the local unit of crypto exchange Binance to appoint an external auditor over concerns about its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) systems. The regulator said Friday the decision was made “after identifying serious concerns” with Binance’s AML/CTF controls. Matt Poblocki, Binance Australia and New Zealand general manager, told Cointelegraph, “Binance Australia acknowledges AUSTRAC’s decision,” adding that the move was “one of their supervisory review measures and not an enforcement action.” Read more

Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs expand their crime-fighting unit with Binance as the first T3+ partner, as industry data shows crypto hacks are getting faster and harder to stop. Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs say their joint financial crime unit has frozen more than $250 million in illicit crypto assets since launching less than a year ago, and is expanding its reach through a new program that brings Binance on as its first member. Launched in September 2024, the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) is a public-private initiative designed to track and disrupt illicit blockchain transactions. The $250 million frozen is more than double the amount reported in the first six months after T3 FCU’s launch. In January, the unit disclosed it had intercepted over $100 million in illicit assets since its August 2024 debut. Read more

As trust in crypto exchanges remains low, Binance’s new custody deal with BBVA marks a shift toward traditional finance safeguards. Binance has partnered with BBVA, one of Spain’s biggest banks, to act as an independent custodian for customer funds, according to a Friday report in the Financial Times citing two people familiar with the arrangement. The move reportedly aims to restore confidence in centralized crypto investing following scandals such as the FTX collapse and Binance’s own regulatory troubles. The FT report said Binance users can now custody assets with BBVA, offering enhanced security through bank-backed collateral. Binance has also partnered with Switzerland’s Sygnum and FlowBank to serve as independent custodians. Read more

Paxos worked with Binance to issue Binance USD, but didn't do sufficient due diligence, New York's top financial regulator said.

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight. Update Aug. 7, 21:06 UTC: This article has been updated to add a response from Paxos. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reached a $48.5 million settlement with crypto infrastructure company Paxos over its partnership with Binance and alleged failure to uphold sufficient anti-money laundering provisions. Paxos agreed to pay New York state a $26.5 million penalty and will spend an additional $22 million to overhaul its compliance program, according to Thursday’s announcement.  Read more

BTC sell-off triggers $1.5B in Binance liquidations. Analysts see negative funding rates and retail capitulation as signs of a rebound ahead.

Binance and WazirX face scrutiny as India investigates cross-border wallet flows and security risks. Globally, investigative agencies have been acting against illicit crypto funding. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is investigating the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the Indian exchange WazirX, focusing on potential loopholes in cross-border digital asset transfers. The investigation is driven by concerns about unregulated wallet transactions linked to accounts from Pakistan. Authorities are particularly worried about activities near sensitive areas like Jammu and Kashmir, where such transfers could be used for illegal funding or money laundering. They are also investigating the funds sent from India to addresses located outside the country. Read more

Pay with Crypto has launched for US merchants, connecting PayPal checkout with Coinbase, OKX, Binance, Kraken, MetaMask, Phantom and Exodus so shoppers can spend over 100 coins. The service covers 90% of market cap and, at a 0.99% introductory rate, has reduced fees by up to 90%. The post PayPal’s ‘Pay with Crypto’ Supports 100 Cryptos, MetaMask, Binance, and More appeared first on Cryptonews.