Bank of America upgraded Coinbase to Buy, citing growth of its Base layer and tokenization initiatives that could boost revenue. It also warned that Binance's U.S. expansion poses a competitive threat.
Binance has rolled out USDT-settled perpetual futures for gold and silver, offering crypto-native exposure to traditional safe-haven metals as demand rises. The move broadens stablecoin use cases and the exchange’s derivatives suite.
Binance has added new trading pairs for Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Uniswap (UNI), expanding market access for these tokens as 2026 begins.
Binance has introduced new procedures for global users after securing three licenses from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a step toward a more regulated international footprint.
Binance has removed the FLOW/BTC trading pair and flagged the FLOW token after the Flow Foundation disclosed a $3.9 million exploit. The exchange said the moves follow the project’s security incident and are precautionary for users.
BlackRock transferred 1,134 BTC ($101.4M) and 7,255 ETH ($22.1M) to Binance on Jan. 2, 2026, continuing institutional outflows into the new year, according to Lookonchain.
Binance said on Dec. 30, 2025 that it has suspended Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian customers who used Bifinity services, attributing the move to regulatory changes. The pause affects fiat card exits and could force users to seek alternative withdrawal options.
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty confirmed the platform’s dispute with Binance has moved into formal litigation, raising fresh concerns about WRX and the exchange’s operational future. Investors are watching for potential impacts on liquidity, withdrawals and token value.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed that user funds remain SAFU following the recent Trust Wallet hack. He reassured users as teams continue to probe the incident.
Binance has listed KGST, a new stablecoin pegged to the Kyrgyz som, expanding exchange access to a som‑denominated digital asset. The move could increase local liquidity and cross-border remittance options for Kyrgyz users.