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Three separate crypto protocols got carved up within a single 24-hour window, with combined losses topping $35.5 million. The victims span three different chains, three different attack vectors, and one very familiar story: bridges remain the soft underbelly of decentralized finance.

The largest hit landed on AFX, an Arbitrum-based protocol that lost approximately $24.15 million in USDC through a bridge exploit on July 22. BSquaredNetwork on BNB Chain saw $3.86 million in B2 tokens drained. And the Verus cross-chain bridge on Ethereum hemorrhaged $7.55 million, a wound made worse by the fact that Verus had already been exploited for roughly $11.58 million back in May.

How each exploit played out The AFX breach was the headliner. Attackers siphoned $24.15 million in USDC from the protocol’s bridge infrastructure on Arbitrum, then moved the funds to Ethereum and swapped them into around 12,467.5 ETH.

BSquaredNetwork’s exploit was smaller in dollar terms but arguably messier for holders. The $3.86 million in stolen B2 tokens were exchanged for more than 5,000 WBNB, which were then converted into roughly 1,128 ETH. The sell pressure from the dump sent B2’s price cratering more than 15%.

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Then there’s Verus. The $7.55 million loss on July 23 is concerning on its own, but context makes it worse. This is the same cross-chain bridge that suffered an approximately $11.58 million exploit in May 2026. That means Verus has lost north of $19 million in roughly two months to what appear to be related security vulnerabilities.

PeckShield, the blockchain security firm, was among the first to flag each incident on-chain.

A brutal quarter for crypto security These three exploits didn’t happen in a vacuum. According to data from TRM Labs, the first half of 2026 saw a record 207 security incidents. Q2 alone accounted for $764 million stolen across 67 separate incidents, with operational weaknesses cited as a primary attack surface.

Vitalik Buterin flagged bridge security risks as far back as 2022, arguing that multi-chain futures would not be secured by the same trust assumptions as single-chain applications.

What this means for investors B2’s 15%-plus price drop is the most direct example of immediate market impact. When three protocols get exploited in a single day, it puts a chill on risk appetite across the broader DeFi ecosystem.

The $764 million stolen in Q2 2026 alone represents real capital permanently removed from the ecosystem. That’s money that funded development, provided liquidity, and backed lending markets.

For individual investors, the Verus situation is particularly instructive: a protocol that gets exploited once and doesn’t fully remediate its vulnerabilities before getting hit again is broadcasting something important about its security posture. The first hack might be bad luck. The second one is information.

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BscScan, one of the main blockchain explorers used to track activity on BNB Smart Chain, has entered a scheduled maintenance window that could temporarily disrupt parts of its website and API services.

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BscScan maintenance may interrupt website and API access, but BNB Chain transactions will continue processing. OKLink can track BNB Chain transactions, addresses, tokens, contracts, and other onchain activity during maintenance. Developers relying on BscScan APIs may need backup data providers or direct blockchain connections temporarily. BNB Chain announced that the maintenance would start on July 22 at 6:00 a.m. UTC and last about three to four hours. That placed the expected end of the maintenance window between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. UTC. The network warned that some web and API services could become unavailable during the work.

Heads up!@bscscan will undergo scheduled maintenance on July 22 at 6:00 AM UTC, which is expected to last 3-4 hours. Some web and API services may be temporarily unavailable during this time.

Need to check something in the meantime? @BSC_Trace has you covered 👇…

— BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) July 22, 2026 The maintenance affects BscScan rather than the BNB Smart Chain network itself. BNB Chain continues to produce blocks and process transactions independently of the explorer. Users may therefore see temporary difficulty checking a transaction through BscScan even when the underlying transfer has completed normally. BscScan serves as a tool for reading blockchain data rather than processing transactions.

BSCTrace and OKLink offer direct BscScan alternatives For users who need to check transactions, wallet addresses or blocks during the BscScan maintenance, BSCTrace provides one of the closest alternatives. The explorer supports BNB Smart Chain transaction searches, address activity, tokens, contracts, validators and gas tracking. BNB Chain also lists both BscScan and BSCTrace among its developer tools.

BNB Chain has previously directed users to BSCTrace during earlier BscScan maintenance periods. Users can search a transaction hash or wallet address there without relying on the BscScan website. However, individual tools may present data differently, so users should confirm addresses carefully before taking any action based on explorer information.

OKLink provides another active BNB Chain explorer. It allows users to search transactions, addresses, tokens and other network data. The platform also offers smart contract verification tools, making it useful for developers and users who need more than basic transaction tracking.

The OKX Web3 Explorer also supports BNB Chain and provides access to blocks, transactions, addresses and token information. These services read public blockchain data independently, so a temporary BscScan service interruption does not prevent them from displaying BNB Smart Chain activity.

Traders and developers may need different backup tools Not every BscScan alternative serves the same purpose. Traders mainly interested in token prices, decentralized exchange activity and liquidity can use platforms such as DEX Screener. These tools can continue showing trading data during an explorer outage, but they do not provide a full replacement for functions such as smart contract verification or detailed transaction logs.

Developers may face a larger disruption if their applications depend directly on BscScan APIs. Services that use those APIs to fetch balances, transaction histories, token transfers or contract information could see delayed updates or temporary errors during the maintenance window.

Developers can reduce that dependency by using direct BNB Smart Chain RPC connections or separate blockchain data providers. However, moving from one API provider to another may require changes to endpoints, authentication and data formats. For production applications, having more than one data source can reduce reliance on a single explorer service.

The distinction between a blockchain and its explorer is also important for users checking pending transfers. A missing BscScan page does not mean that BNB Smart Chain has stopped. As crypto.news recently explained in its guide to blockchain mempools, transaction confirmation depends on the underlying network, while explorers provide an interface for viewing that activity.

BscScan remains separate from the BNB Chain network BscScan plays a major role in the BNB Chain ecosystem because users rely on it to verify transactions, examine wallet activity and inspect smart contracts. However, the explorer operates as a separate data service. Its maintenance does not pause decentralized applications, token transfers or block production on BNB Smart Chain.

The temporary disruption may still create inconvenience. Traders may struggle to verify transfers through their usual interface, while developers whose applications depend on BscScan APIs could experience service problems until maintenance ends. Users can turn to BSCTrace or OKLink for direct blockchain searches and use market-data platforms for trading activity.

Block explorers also carry their own security considerations. As crypto.news previously reported, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao criticized how explorers display address-poisoning transactions. The report noted that BscScan requires users to manually hide some zero-value transactions that scammers can use to place lookalike addresses in wallet histories.

Users should therefore verify complete wallet addresses regardless of which explorer they use. Switching from BscScan to another platform during maintenance changes how users view blockchain activity, but it does not change the transactions recorded on BNB Smart Chain.

BNB Chain described the July 22 interruption as scheduled maintenance lasting about three to four hours. During that period, BSCTrace and OKLink provide direct alternatives for checking core onchain data, while traders and developers can use specialized services depending on the information they need.

The onchain AI agent market has grown at a pace that few anticipated at the start of 2026. According to agent tracker 8004scan, total registrations have climbed from just 337 in January to more than 330,000 today, and @BNBCHAIN accounts for roughly three in five of them. That puts more than 200,000 AI agents on a single network, exceeding the combined total of every other chain, with the next-closest rival still below 40,000.

A gap that keeps widening The lead is not simply a historical artefact. BNB Chain added more new agents last month than any other network, meaning the margin over rivals is still growing rather than narrowing. The ERC-8004 standard, launched by the Ethereum Foundation, defines how AI agents register onchain identities, manage wallets, and interact with smart contracts autonomously, working like an immutable ID or profile for agents that can operate across any chain that supports the standard. BNB Chain has built on top of that foundation with its own tooling designed to lower the barrier to entry for developers.

BNB Chain extended ERC-8004 with its proprietary BAP-578 standard, which enables agents that are ownable, tradable, and upgradeable, capable of autonomous execution across multiple protocols simultaneously. The network has also published 8004scan as a dedicated explorer, giving developers real-time visibility into agent identity, reputation scores, and activity.

Infrastructure built for scale Developers are using agents to execute DeFi strategies, manage NFT activity, and coordinate cross-chain tasks continuously without human input, running 24 hours a day across multiple protocols. At peak, daily transaction volume tied to ERC-8004 agents on BNB Smart Chain reached approximately 523,000 transactions in a single day, with agent-driven DEX trading volume hitting over $18 million on the same day.

BNB Chain has also moved to make onboarding faster. BNB Agent Studio launched on July 1, 2026, giving developers a streamlined path to create and deploy autonomous onchain AI agents without configuring complex infrastructure from scratch. The platform handles wallet provisioning, agent identity, and payment systems automatically. Building a functional AI agent on a blockchain used to take weeks of wrangling with wallets, identity systems, and payment rails. BNB Chain just made that a 15-minute problem.

With registrations still accelerating and developer tooling maturing quickly, @BNBCHAIN looks increasingly difficult to dislodge as the default home for onchain AI agents.

Sources
The Defiant: BNB Chain Overtakes Ethereum and Base by Number of AI Agents
Crypto Briefing: BNB Chain Launches BNB Agent Studio for Rapid AI Agent Deployment
Crypto.news: BNB Chain Leads All Blockchains for AI Agents

PancakeSwap just crossed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume for tokenized assets on its decentralized exchange. To put that growth rate in perspective, the platform reported $100 million in tokenized asset volume during its mid-year recap on July 17. Four days later, that number was ten times larger.

The numbers behind the milestone PancakeSwap’s tokenized asset volume is impressive on its own, but it looks even more interesting when you zoom out. The platform has accumulated $4.2 trillion in total lifetime trading volume across all asset types, with a user base of 190 million.

The BNB Chain, where PancakeSwap does the bulk of its work, now hosts over 709 tokenized stocks and ETFs. The chain’s cumulative volume for tokenized stocks alone has surpassed $5 billion, making it the dominant blockchain for this particular flavor of on-chain trading.

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Among the standout products, the tokenized Nasdaq-100 (QQQB) exceeded $100 million in 24-hour volume. PancakeSwap also facilitates trading in Binance’s bStocks, which include tokenized versions of household names like NVIDIA and Tesla.

Why tokenized assets are gaining traction Traditional stock markets operate roughly 6.5 hours per day, five days per week. Crypto markets never close. Tokenized assets bridge that gap, letting traders access equity exposure with the same 24/7 availability they expect from Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The 56 million CAKE tokens burned during the reporting period leading up to the July 21 announcement also suggest healthy protocol economics. Token burns reduce circulating supply, and when they’re funded by genuine trading activity rather than artificial mechanisms, they indicate sustainable demand.

Context and competitive landscape There’s an important distinction between institutional RWA tokenization and what PancakeSwap is doing. Institutional efforts tend to focus on bonds, treasuries, and private credit. PancakeSwap is bringing retail-friendly products like individual stocks and popular ETFs to a decentralized trading environment.

The BNB Chain’s dominance in this space, with over 709 tokenized products and $5 billion in cumulative stock volume, gives PancakeSwap a structural advantage.

What this means for investors Regulatory risk remains the elephant in the room. Tokenized stocks exist in a gray area in many jurisdictions. Whether they’re classified as securities, derivatives, or something else entirely varies by country, and enforcement actions could reshape this market overnight.

For CAKE holders specifically, the combination of growing volume and ongoing token burns creates a potentially favorable supply-demand dynamic. PancakeSwap has found a product-market fit that extends beyond memecoins and DeFi-native tokens, and that diversification of revenue streams is exactly what a mature DEX needs to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Chainlink Steps In as Core Infrastructure for United Stables@Chainlink has been named the official data oracle and cross-chain infrastructure provider for @UTechStables, with the partnership aimed at broadening the reach of the $U stablecoin across decentralised finance on @BNBCHAIN.

The move gives the $U ecosystem access to Chainlink's price feeds, cross-chain messaging, and interoperability tooling. For a stablecoin focused on unified liquidity, reliable and tamper-resistant data infrastructure is a core requirement. Chainlink's network has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value and underpins a large share of DeFi activity globally.

What United Stables Is Building With $UAccording to BNB Chain, $U is the first stablecoin on BNB Chain to adopt a stablecoin-inclusive reserve model, allowing USD-backed stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and USD1 to be used directly as minting collateral. The approach consolidates existing liquidity rather than competing for it. Crypto Briefing reports that $U is deployed on both BNB Smart Chain and Ethereum, offering immediate multi-chain access from launch.

All reserves are held in segregated accounts, verified through on-chain Proof-of-Reserve, and subject to independent quarterly audits. From day one, $U integrates with DeFi protocols including PancakeSwap, Aster, Four.meme, and ListaDAO, covering trading, liquidity provision, staking, and lending.

The Chainlink integration positions @UTechStables to scale $U across protocols within the BNB Chain ecosystem and, over time, beyond it. BNB Chain's total stablecoin supply has doubled to approximately $14 billion, and the network has consistently led all blockchains in monthly active addresses and transaction count for stablecoins. The Chainlink partnership gives $U the infrastructure backbone to compete in that growing market.

Sources
BNB Chain Blog: United Stables Launches $U as a Native Stablecoin on BNB Chain
Crypto Briefing: U Stablecoin Launches on BNB Chain and Ethereum
GlobeNewswire: $U Stablecoin Launches on BNB Chain and Ethereum by United Stables

Ethereum has regained an upward trajectory for the first time in a year, coinciding with rising institutional adoption in tokenized finance. The network registered $327.3 million in tokenized exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows over the past 12 months, securing a dominant lead over rival blockchains.

Ethereum’s upward price trendAnalyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted that Ethereum has entered a new uptrend following nearly a year of sideways movement. He assessed the current market pullback as a relatively normal correction within this structure and expressed optimism about Ethereum’s potential for further gains if buyers defend key support levels.

$ETH is ready for another move higher, and the current consolidation appears to be a routine correction rather than a bearish phase. Michaël van de Poppe emphasized that he does not see a convincing reason for a bearish outlook on Ethereum, stating the asset has now entered an uptrend for the first time in twelve months.

According to van de Poppe, Ethereum’s correction does not alter the underlying positive momentum. Market observers are now watching whether ETH can stabilize and build the foundation for a fresh rally. The continued recovery phase remains in focus as analysts monitor price stability after volatility.

Record tokenized ETF inflows boost Ethereum’s dominanceValidation provider Everstake reported that Ethereum recorded the largest inflows into tokenized ETFs in the last year, adding $327.3 million to its total market capitalization. This amount was nearly four times that of Solana and more than five times that of BNB Chain over the same period.

Everstake stated that Ethereum is becoming the home of tokenized finance, supported by significant inflows into tokenized ETFs. The network’s $327.3 million in ETF inflows outpaces Solana’s and BNB Chain’s combined total, underlining Ethereum’s leading role in this sector.

Tokenized ETFs are blockchain-based representations of traditional exchange-traded funds, offering market participants access to ETF exposure using decentralized infrastructure. Their growing popularity reflects increasing institutional attention to tokenized asset markets, with liquidity and network maturity influencing the choice of blockchain platforms.

NetworkTokenized ETF Inflows (12 months)Ethereum$327.3 millionSolanaApprox. $82 millionBNB ChainApprox. $65 millionMini dictionary: Everstake is a blockchain infrastructure company specializing in staking and validation services across multiple proof-of-stake networks, supporting both institutional and retail clients.

Institutional interest centers on Ethereum’s infrastructureEverstake noted that institutional investors consistently prioritize deep liquidity, robust infrastructure, and established developer activity when choosing blockchain networks. Ethereum offers all three, contributing to its continued appeal as a platform for tokenized finance products, stablecoins, and on-chain markets.

Analysts say these fundamentals have kept Ethereum at the center of institutional blockchain strategies. As the uptrend continues, traders are also closely monitoring developments in tokenized ETF inflows among the major chains.

Ongoing growth in tokenized assets and decentralized finance may help reinforce Ethereum’s network role, especially as competition with Solana and BNB Chain intensifies.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Benji Reaches $1.5 Billion on BNB Chain@FTDA_US Franklin Templeton's proprietary Benji investment platform has accumulated approximately $1.5 billion on @BNBChain, positioning the network as the leading blockchain ecosystem for the firm's tokenized products.

The Benji platform is Franklin Templeton's proprietary tokenization platform designed to facilitate trading, management, and administration of token-based investments. It was used to launch the world's first U.S.-registered mutual fund onchain in 2021 and now underpins several tokenized products that the firm says serve retail and institutional clients.

Franklin Templeton's broader BENJI tokenized treasury fund has surpassed $2.5 billion in assets under management overall, with growth exceeding 100% year-to-date in 2026. The $1.5 billion milestone on BNB Chain alone signals how dominant the network has become within that footprint.

Why BNB Chain?BNB Chain has positioned itself as a hub for real-world asset tokenization, including money market funds, equities, and credit products, offering scalability, low fees, and real-time settlement. The move amplifies Benji's institutional-grade tokenization expertise by leveraging BNB Chain's technological strengths, including its scalable, low-cost infrastructure and high transaction throughput, to create a new class of on-chain financial assets.

A key differentiator of the Benji platform is its Intraday Yield feature, which enables yield to be calculated and distributed with second-by-second precision, meaning investors no longer need to hold an asset for a full day to accrue interest. Yield is computed pro rata based on exact holding duration, making tokenized securities more liquid and composable in DeFi workflows.

Tokenization is increasingly becoming concrete in traditional finance, with institutions embracing blockchain to accelerate settlement, boost accessibility, and inject transparency into previously opaque markets. Franklin Templeton's growing position on BNB Chain reflects that broader shift, with the asset manager overseeing $1.74 trillion in total firm assets as of April 30, 2026.

Sources:
Franklin Templeton BENJI Fund Surpasses $2.5B AUM – Crypto Briefing
Franklin Templeton Brings Benji to BNB Chain – The Block
Franklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB Chain – Blockworks

Ethereum price today: $1,870Ethereum has outperformed crypto majors Bitcoin, XRP, SOL and HYPE following a market boost from cooling inflation reports.The Robinhood Chain launch, ETH ETF inflows, BitMine's accumulation and Clarity Act discussions are spurring the outperformance.ETH saw a rejection at the 100-day EMA after rising 10% over the past week.Ethereum (ETH) has outperformed the top 10 cryptocurrencies since the crypto market began a recovery last week. On a weekly timeframe, the top altcoin is seeing an 8% gain, compared to 2.4%, 1.4%, 1.6%, -1.8% and -3.5% for Bitcoin (BTC), BNB, XRP, Solana (SOL) and Hyperliquid (HYPE).

While cooling inflation reports and declining energy prices were primarily responsible for the recent broad rally across the crypto market, ETH's outperformance stems from several other key factors.

ETH vs Top Cryptos. Source: CoinGeckoWhy Ethereum is outperforming other top cryptosThe Robinhood Chain, launched on July 1 as an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2), has been spurring demand for native ETH. The amount of ETH bridged from the L1 to the L2 chain has surpassed $164 million, a 10x increase in the past week, according to onchain analytics platform Token Terminal.

"If adoption continues, the chain could become a meaningful new source of demand for Ethereum," the platform stated in a Thursday X post.

The chain has seen strong demand over the past week, attracting token launchpads and memecoin activity. In 2024, Solana saw a similar upsurge in memecoin activity before going on a run that outperformed major cryptocurrencies.

Beyond that, Ethereum is also attracting institutional capital again, with $96 million in net inflows over the past three days. Last week, US spot ETH ETFs ended an eight-week outflow streak after recording $84.4 million in net inflows, per SoSoValue data. Since the beginning of the month, the products have only seen two outflow days, while XRP and Solana products are struggling to attract capital.

Similarly, US spot BTC ETFs have posted four outflow days so far in July and are on track to end the week on negative flows.

In addition, Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion has remained a consistent source of demand for the top altcoin, accumulating roughly 70,000 ETH in the past two weeks.

Strategy, on the other hand, which has been a major demand driver for Bitcoin, flipped to distribution over the past two weeks after it sold $216 million worth of BTC. The firm also failed to log any buying activity last week.

Increased discussion and positive sentiment around the Clarity Act are also filtering into Ethereum, as it hosts the majority of onchain activity. The L1 is the largest chain by total value locked (TVL) and tokenized assets, with $40.9 billion and $14.8 billion, respectively, according to DefiLlama data.

Despite several positive developments surrounding ETH currently, the broader crypto market recovery remains fragile amid resumed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Bitfinex analysts also noted that ETH ETF inflows are not yet strong enough to drive prices.

"The $96 million total sits against a market capitalization above $220 billion, which makes it a rounding error even allowing for the illiquid spot market. A bid concentrated in one issuer remains too narrow to call a regime," the analyst wrote in a Thursday market commentary.

"Whether Ether ETFs continue to draw buyer interest remains to be seen; they have struggled to do so across nearly two years since launch."

Bitfinex added that sustained improvements in onchain activity are a "stronger catalyst" for an L1 like Ethereum.

Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH fails to reclaim 100-day EMA despite 10% jumpOn the daily chart, ETH/USDT trades at $1,874, maintaining a constructive bullish bias as price remains above the 20- and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) at $1,780 and $1,810, respectively. The altcoin remains capped by the longer-term 100-day EMA at $1,948 after a 10% rise over the past week, suggesting room for further upside only if this barrier is reclaimed.

Momentum stays supportive, with the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) around 60 and the Stochastic hovering in the low 70s, hinting at a cooldown after a strong rally.

On the topside, immediate resistance is located at the horizontal level of $1,909, followed by $2,018 and $2,107, where prior supply converges. Above these, additional resistance is seen at $2,211 and then $2,388.

ETH/USDT daily chartOn the downside, initial support emerges at $1,806, ahead of the nearby dynamic floors offered by the 50- and 20-day EMAs. Below these, more substantial demand is seen at $1,741, with deeper supports at $1,524, $1,404 and $1,155 in the event of a broader corrective slide.

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BNB marked its ninth anniversary since launching on July 14, 2017, evolving from an Ethereum-based utility token into a key asset driving one of the crypto industry’s largest blockchain networks.

Progression from utility token to core network assetWhen BNB debuted in 2017, it entered the market as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, priced at $0.15 with a total supply of 200 million. It initially functioned primarily to reduce trading fees and facilitate activities on the then-emerging Binance exchange, now one of the world’s largest digital asset platforms.

In 2019, BNB transitioned to its own proprietary blockchain, becoming a native asset. This migration allowed BNB to serve as the backbone for its own network infrastructure and opened the door for new on-chain use cases beyond its original exchange utility.

BNB Chain acknowledged that BNB entered the industry as a utility token for a new exchange, and has since become central to one of the most active decentralized ecosystems in crypto after nine years of development.

With the launch of Binance Smart Chain in 2020, the network gained compatibility with Ethereum-based smart contracts, allowing developers to build decentralized applications while using BNB for transaction fees and network operations. This move positioned the chain as an emerging hub for decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming projects.

DeFi expansion and technology upgradesBNB Chain gained significant traction during the 2021 DeFi boom, with its on-chain activity pushing BNB’s price to $690 at its peak. The surge in applications and trading volume established the network as one of the more active blockchains alongside giants like Ethereum.

A major rebranding came in 2022 when Binance Smart Chain became BNB Chain, with BNB reimagined as “Build N Build.” This shift emphasized the chain’s focus on supporting developers and network expansion.

In 2023, the ecosystem incorporated the opBNB scaling solution, designed to increase transaction throughput, and BNB Greenfield, which delivered decentralized storage capabilities. These upgrades reflected the network’s strategy to expand beyond simple financial transactions.

Mini dictionary: opBNB, a Layer 2 scaling solution for BNB Chain, is designed to handle more transactions per second and lower network fees by processing transactions off-chain before settling them on the main BNB blockchain.

Token burns, block speed, and 2026 roadmapEfforts to streamline BNB Chain continued with the 2024 Beacon Chain fusion, which unified staking and governance functions under one chain for improved user and developer experience.

By 2025, BNB Chain had reduced block times to 0.75 seconds through upgrades named Pascal, Lorentz, and Maxwell. That year also saw BNB reach a new all-time high of $1,370, and the network logged a new record for decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volumes.

YearBlock TimeBNB Price HighTotal BNB Burned20240.75 secondsNot specifiedNot specified20250.75 seconds$1,370Not specified20260.45 secondsNot specified65 millionCumulatively, more than 65 million BNB tokens have been burned out of the original 200 million. The burn mechanism aims to reduce the total supply to 100 million, a process intended to increase scarcity and potentially add value to the remaining tokens.

Currently, BNB Chain processes blocks in 450 milliseconds and achieves a final settlement time of 650 milliseconds—double the efficiency compared to early 2026 figures. The 2026 second-half roadmap outlines plans to double mainnet throughput and introduce a Layer 1 solution capable of processing more than 100,000 transactions per second (TPS).

The updated roadmap sets out to improve speed and throughput, targeting a Layer 1 network with over 100,000 TPS and even faster finality for transaction settlement.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

BNB Chain reported that its Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network has achieved a benchmark throughput of approximately 5,200 transactions per second (TPS) by June 2026, almost doubling its TPS from 2,800 at the beginning of the year. BNB Chain is a leading blockchain platform recognized for prioritizing scalability and speed across its ecosystem.

BSC performance improves in 2026The network reduced its block interval from 750 milliseconds to 450 milliseconds in the first half of 2026, decreasing the time users wait for new blocks to be added and resulting in faster transaction confirmations for developers and applications. BNB Chain also reported that its memory finality improved from 1,125 milliseconds to 650 milliseconds, further reducing the time required to consider transactions as finalized.

BNB Chain highlighted a significant year-to-date rise: “Block intervals: 750 ms to 450 ms, memory finality: 1,125 ms to 650 ms, benchmark throughput: 2,800 to 5,200 TPS. H2 goes further, targeting another 2x throughput increase.”

In parallel, network throughput reached the 5,200 TPS milestone, allowing the BSC to process far more transactions per second than at the start of 2026. This growth serves BNB Chain’s growing user and developer base, which requires higher performance for both decentralized applications and token transfers.

Mini dictionary: Block interval refers to the time between the creation of two consecutive blocks in a blockchain, impacting how quickly new transactions can be processed. Memory finality is the time it takes for a transaction to be confirmed as irreversible on the network.

MetricJanuary 2026June 2026Block Interval750 ms450 msMemory Finality1,125 ms650 msBenchmark TPS2,8005,200Key engineering upgrades fuel gainsBNB Chain attributed its recent performance improvements to a series of technical upgrades. Key enhancements included the Block-Level Access List (BAL), which enables transaction data to be prepared before execution, increasing efficiency and laying the groundwork for parallel processing in future updates.

Another key upgrade, Incremental Snapshot, allows new or delayed nodes—computers responsible for helping operate the blockchain—to synchronize more quickly with the active chain. Enhancements to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), known as EVM SuperInstruction, seek to reduce unnecessary repeat executions, boosting overall throughput. The introduction of Extended Voting Rules is designed to maintain transaction finality even under challenging network conditions.

Mini dictionary: BSC, or Binance Smart Chain, is a blockchain network built for running smart contract-based applications with high throughput and lower transaction fees, operating alongside Binance Chain.

H2 roadmap aims for further scalingFor the second half of 2026, BNB Chain is targeting another twofold increase in throughput on BSC’s mainnet, forming part of a broader multi-year strategy to achieve a tenfold performance boost. The roadmap outlines plans to implement BEP-675 upgrades and additional fine-tuning of the BAL to further raise network capacity.

Additional roadmap goals include more robust congestion control measures to ensure stable network performance during periods of high demand. The decision to introduce dedicated lanes aims to limit interference between different applications operating on the blockchain.

BNB Chain is also preparing new gas fee models designed for specific business segments, aiming to optimize transaction cost structures for various user groups. The team is developing a new Layer 1 chain architecture with the ambition of reaching over 100,000 TPS and achieving sub-50 millisecond transaction preconfirmation times.

Mini dictionary: BEP-675 is a proposed protocol enhancement for the BSC, aiming to optimize transaction execution and throughput by enabling improved parallel processing and resource management.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

In This Article What 1 Million TPS Actually Means and Why AI Agents Need ItThe Privacy Layer: Why It Matters Beyond TradersRecord On-Chain Metrics Haven't Moved BNB Crypto Price, Yet The BNB crypto Chain has published its H2 2026 technical roadmap targeting 1 million TPS (transactions per second) and sub-150-millisecond finality, positioning itself as the infrastructure backbone for an emerging AI agent economy.

The announcement lands as the BNB crypto price sits near 2024 lows, creating a sharp disconnect between on-chain momentum and market performance that every holder needs to understand.

The BNB Chain 2026 H2 Tech Roadmap is here.

After cutting BSC block intervals to 450 ms and nearly doubling benchmark throughput to ~5,200 TPS, the next target is another 2x increase on mainnet.

What's next for BNB Chain 👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/CA6hphMEy0

— BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) July 8, 2026

The central tension is straightforward: BNB Chain is posting record fundamental metrics while BNB, the native token, trades near its worst levels in two years.

This new Layer 1 from the BNB Chain comes as its native token, BNB crypto, is trading up +1.2% over the past 24 hours, at around $569, with a +2.5% gain over the past seven days.

What 1 Million TPS Actually Means and Why AI Agents Need It TPS refers to the maximum number of transactions a blockchain can process per second, similar to a highway’s lane count. BNB Chain currently benchmarks at around 5,200 TPS.

This follows a 2026 hard fork that reduced block intervals to 450ms and in-memory finality to 650ms. The long-term goal is to reach 1 million TPS, requiring about 20 GGas per second, with a testnet expected in late 2026 and mainnet launch in early 2027.

The architecture uses a dual-client setup with Geth for stability and a high-performance Reth engine for parallel execution. This infrastructure is essential for agentic finance, where autonomous AI agents execute DeFi activities and process multiple microtransactions.

To support this, the roadmap includes a standardized framework for AI agents, featuring a payment abstraction layer for gasless transactions and an agent registry for tracking identity and reputation.

The BNB Agent Studio and SDK have already been launched and work with tools like AWS Bedrock. BNB Chain aims to grow by focusing on stablecoins, real-world assets, and onboarding 100,000 new AI agents by 2026.

BNB Agent Studio now allows developers to plug agents into CoinMarketCap's data endpoints with one click, using @Binance Pay's B402 merchant pool.

Agents pay for each CMC data call automatically from their own wallet using x402 settled on @BNBChain without separate API keys or… https://t.co/BEq6sILV45 pic.twitter.com/x97js2Ey8k

— BSCN (@BSCNews) July 7, 2026

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The Privacy Layer: Why It Matters Beyond Traders Alongside the throughput push, the roadmap introduces a protocol-level privacy framework covering native privacy for token transfers and smart contract calls.

This is base-layer privacy, not an application-level mixer bolted on top – designed to be configurable and compliance-friendly without breaking composability (the ability of DeFi protocols to interact with each other).

The target audience is institutional: market makers, high-frequency trading desks, retail payment processors, and asset managers who need confidential settlement without sacrificing regulatory auditability.

The approach is designed to deliver compliance-friendly confidentiality at the protocol level, making it meaningfully different from privacy coins that regulators have repeatedly delisted. For BNB Chain to compete for institutional flow, this layer is table stakes.

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Record On-Chain Metrics Haven’t Moved BNB Crypto Price, Yet $BNB: The price is still likely working on a wave-(iv) to the downside. As long as the price remains below $631, I expect lower prices. pic.twitter.com/SqkJwMUpcU

— Man of Bitcoin (@Manofbitcoin) July 7, 2026

BNB Chain shows strong fundamentals, with daily transactions reaching 31 million and a stablecoin market cap of about $14 billion. The ecosystem includes BSC, opBNB (Layer 2), and BNB Greenfield (decentralized storage).

However, the BNB crypto price has dropped to levels not seen since 2024, highlighting a disconnect between on-chain activity and token performance, similar to trends in other Layer-1s like Solana.

For BNB, price dynamics are influenced by Binance, regulatory news, and BEP-95 burn mechanics, which reduce supply. While higher activity leads to more burns, it requires sustained volume to effectively impact the token’s value.

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  TL;DRIn H1 2026, BSC cut block intervals to 450 ms, brought in-memory finality down to 650 ms, and nearly doubled benchmark throughput to ~5,200 TPSThe H2 objective is to double mainnet throughput again, on a stated path toward a 10x improvement across BNB ChainA next-generation L1 architecture is in development on a design path toward the 1M TPS end-of-life goalSix months ago, BNB Chain set three priorities for BSC: speed, throughput, and protocol stability. This roadmap opens with the receipts and closes with what comes next - a second half focused on doubling performance again, and an architecture designed for the decade ahead.

What Changed in Six MonthsThe clearest way to read H1 is through what a transaction experiences on BSC today versus January:

Performance Indicator

Baseline (Jan 2026)

Post-Optimization (June 2026)

Block Interval

750 ms

450 ms

Memory Finality

1,125 ms

650 ms

Benchmark Throughput (TPS)

~2,800 (~210 MGas/s)

5,200 (~400 MGas/s)

Alongside speed, the network became steadier: following the Osaka/Mendel hard fork, re-org occurrence on BSC mainnet was significantly reduced.

The Engineering Behind the NumbersNone of these gains came from a single change. Four features carried most of the load:

Block-Level Access List (BAL): Pre-declares state access patterns to improve execution efficiency and support future parallel processing.Incremental Snapshot: Enables faster chain synchronization for lagging or new nodes.EVM SuperInstruction: Decreases interpreter overhead by fusing common opcode sequences, directly driving throughput.Extended Voting Rules: Enhances the fast finality mechanism to ensure consistency under adverse network conditions.The BSC Rust client also reached a milestone: full Reth v2.0 compatibility, including Sparse Trie Cache, Proof V2, and RocksDB support, delivering a 2x performance improvement. 

From Protocol to Product: Middleware DeliveredH1 wasn't only about the base layer. Middleware shipped to reduce complexity for advanced business scenarios:

Agentic AI Strategy: Developed and launched the BNB Agent Studio and BNB Agent SDK, integrating tools like AWS Bedrock AgentCore and LLM gateways to enable autonomous on-chain agent deployment.Payment Infrastructure: Advanced the Middleware Payment Protocol (MPP) SDK, focusing on end-to-end integration and partner implementation efforts.Institutional Privacy: Researched and drafted frameworks for institutional-grade privacy.The Second Half: Three CommitmentsDouble the throughput. The immediate objective is a 2x throughput increase on BSC mainnet, scaling toward a long-term 10x improvement for BNB Chain. Isolate the noise. Advanced resource isolation will minimize cross-application interference, so one application's demand spike doesn't degrade another's performance.Lower the barrier. Gas fee structures will be refined to reduce entry costs for both Web2 and Web3 enterprises, a prerequisite for mass adoption.Delivering It: The BSC PipelineThe commitments above map to concrete workstreams already in motion:

Capacity. BEP-675 will be implemented alongside further performance tuning to boost network capacity. Builder processing efficiency will be strengthened through BAL integration and EVM execution refinements.Congestion resistance. Dedicated lane solutions will keep the network operating consistently through peak activity. FOCIL-inspired technology will bolster transaction inclusion guarantees, and BAL-based parallel execution will decrease block import latency.Precision pricing. Rather than applying global fee changes, versatile gas fee adjustments will target specific industry verticals.We're also building for the next wave of institutions arriving onchain. That means making the infrastructure flexible enough to meet their requirements, exploring new token standards that make it easier to issue and move stablecoins, and developing privacy frameworks that work with different compliance and regulatory needs.

At the same time, AI-driven security will make the network safer, and teams building RWAs, stablecoins, and DeFi projects will get hands-on technical support and ready-made middleware.

Designed for the Decade: A New L1 Takes ShapeBeyond the existing stack, BNB Chain is developing a next-generation L1 architecture built to support different use cases than the existing ones:

High Performance: 100K+ TPS through co-optimized consensus, parallel execution, and LtHash-based storageUltra-Low Latency: Sub-50ms transaction preconfirmation and sub-1-second block finalityTxStream: No public mempool. Transactions stream directly to the block leader, cutting latency and blocking front-running by designPriorityLane: Reserved block space for mission-critical traffic (oracles, liquidations, bridges), governed on-chainNative Privacy: Protocol-level confidential transactions with selective disclosure for complianceAccount Abstraction Suite: Gas sponsorship, GasToken, transaction batching, scheduled execution, passkey signing, and access key control. The goal is to achieve Web2-grade UX, nativelyBNB Powered: Extends BNB's utility into trading, payment, privacy, and AI scenarios while staying interoperable with the BNB Chain ecosystemWe plan to ship it on testnet by the end of 2026, with mainnet release following in early 2027. More updates to come soon.

Post-Quantum ReadinessThroughout H2 2026, BNB Chain will keep testing methods, evaluating solutions, and deepening its research into quantum-resistant security across the protocol stack.

Two principles guide this work. First, protect early: attackers can record encrypted data today and decrypt it years from now once quantum computers catch up. We're testing a hybrid approach that layers quantum-resistant protection on top of today's cryptography, rather than swapping it in abruptly. Second, make the upgrade seamless: we're researching how account abstraction can let users adopt quantum-safe security without changing their existing addresses or breaking anything they've already built.

There's no finish line here. Quantum computing will keep evolving, and so will our testing and research. The point is that when it matures, BNB Chain's infrastructure is already prepared.

Research That ShipsBNB Chain will continue to collaborate with top international academic and research institutions to explore the latest technology research and productization practices in blockchain technology. 

Looking AheadH1 2026 set targets, delivered them, and measured the results on mainnet. H2 applies the same discipline to a harder set of problems: doubling throughput again on a live network, isolating applications from each other's load, pricing the chain for the next wave of enterprises, and laying the architectural foundation for what comes next.

The goal has not changed: to establish BNB Chain as the premier global network for high-frequency trading and AI integration - defined by speed, institutional-grade reliability, and infrastructure that holds up under real use.

Binance has introduced BNB Agent Studio, a new platform that allows AI agents to access CoinMarketCap data directly via the Binance Pay infrastructure. This move is seen as a step that could expand the role of the BNB Chain ecosystem for developers, and market watchers are now focused on whether the announcement will drive significant short-term price action.

The structure behind the new platformCurrently, BNB is trading near $580, having rebounded from a low of $565 and even testing the $590 level. Market participants are closely monitoring whether the launch of this new feature will positively impact the technical backdrop for BNB’s price.

BNB Agent Studio enables developers to create AI agents without needing to set up an API key or a separate payment system. Binance has stated that every request is processed automatically via the B402 protocol. As one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance operates an extensive suite of products, including spot, derivatives, and payment infrastructure.

Glossary: B402 is a payment standard designed to automate pay-per-request flows for digital services, enabling software agents to make direct payments from their wallets when accessing data or services.

Binance has announced that developers can create AI agents with one-click access to CoinMarketCap data, with payment flows handled automatically through the agent’s wallet.

This development not only marks a product update, but also aims to make BNB Chain more attractive to teams building autonomous AI services. If adoption increases, it’s expected that transaction volumes on the network could grow over the long run.

The $590 threshold on the technical chartOn the daily chart, BNB found support at $565 and is now making an attempt to overcome the $590 resistance. The MACD indicator is signaling weakened selling pressure, suggesting potential for further upward momentum.

According to CoinGlass data, the size of open positions remains between $850 million and $900 million. This indicates that market participants are not entering with heavy leverage, but are instead approaching the market with greater caution.

IndicatorLevelInterpretationSupport$565A loss of this level could intensify downside pressureResistance$590A breakout could open up further upsidePotential target$620Next area to watch if momentum continuesOpen positions$850 million to $900 millionIndicates cautious participationIf BNB can break above $590 with strong volume, attention could turn to the $620 level; however, losing support at $565 could weaken the outlook again.

The strength of technical indicators and the level of developer interest in BNB Agent Studio are likely to shape BNB’s next move. If open positions grow alongside price increases, it could signal new capital entering the market.

On the other hand, failure to surpass $590 or a drop in open positions may sap the current recovery momentum. For now, the $590 barrier stands out as the most closely watched level in the short term.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

$4 Trillion and Counting@PancakeSwap has crossed $4 trillion in cumulative trading volume on @BNBCHAIN, marking a significant milestone for the protocol and for decentralized finance on BNB Chain more broadly. According to data tracked on Dune Analytics, the leading DEX has reached approximately $4.146 trillion in cumulative volume.

The protocol processed $2.36 trillion in trading volume during 2025 alone, capturing 37.8% of total DEX market share, underscoring the pace at which it has accumulated this latest milestone. PancakeSwap dominates BNB Chain volume and has expanded across multiple other chains.

Beyond Native Crypto: Tokenized Stocks and ETFsThe milestone is notable not just for its scale but for the breadth of assets now flowing through the protocol. @PancakeSwap has moved well beyond simple token swaps, positioning itself as a venue for real-world asset trading. The expansion into tokenized assets traces back to late October 2025, when PancakeSwap integrated Ondo Finance's tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds, bringing over 100 new tokenized assets into the BNB ecosystem.

In April 2026, PancakeSwap added 60 or more new tokenized stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain, bringing the total to over 260 tradeable real-world assets. The broader RWA tokenization market grew 30 to 38% in Q1 2026, rising from approximately $21 billion to nearly $29 billion excluding stablecoins, providing a strong structural tailwind for the protocol's expansion into this segment.

On the product side, the headline product as of 2026 is PancakeSwap Infinity CLMM, launched in late 2025, which has pulled significant share from the older V3 deployment. In May 2026, the protocol also launched a new order-book perpetuals platform and an AI-powered help chatbot. Combined, these developments reflect a protocol that has grown from a straightforward AMM into a full-suite DeFi platform, processing high-velocity liquidity across native digital assets, tokenized equities, and ETFs alike.

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BNB Chain just made deploying an autonomous AI agent about as complicated as ordering a coffee. The network launched BNB Agent Studio on July 1, bringing a one-prompt deployment tool to its Smart Chain mainnet that handles the entire backend stack automatically.

The pitch is straightforward: tell the platform what you want your agent to do, and it handles everything from wallet creation to identity registration to payment infrastructure. The whole process takes roughly 15 minutes, according to BNB Chain, using developer tools like Claude Code or Cursor.

What’s actually under the hood AWS Bedrock AgentCore powers the automated infrastructure setup, which is notable because it means BNB Chain is leaning on Amazon’s enterprise-grade AI tooling rather than building everything from scratch.

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Each agent deployed through the studio comes equipped with several built-in capabilities. There’s automatic wallet provisioning so agents can hold and transact with crypto. ERC-8004 handles on-chain identity, giving each agent a verifiable, transferable identity that functions as a digital asset. And x402 payment capabilities allow agents to process crypto payments autonomously.

The combination means these agents can self-fund their operations, maintain functionality during infrastructure disruptions, and have their ownership transferred like any other digital asset.

Building on the Agent SDK foundation BNB Agent Studio builds on the previously released BNB Agent SDK, which established modular standards for agent identity, payments, memory, and commerce on the chain.

BNB Chain is targeting specific use cases with this launch, particularly automated market trading and financial management.

The team has committed to releasing updates every two weeks, which signals they view this as an iterative product rather than a finished one.

What this means for investors and the BNB ecosystem The platform launched on July 1, and there are no publicly available adoption metrics, TVL figures, or transaction volume data to evaluate yet. The x402 payment standard and ERC-8004 identity framework are also relatively untested in production environments.

Investors should watch for two signals in the coming weeks: the number of agents deployed through the Studio, and whether any of those agents generate meaningful on-chain activity. The bi-weekly update cadence also means the feature set could evolve quickly, so what launches today may look very different by Q3.

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Let me tell you about a regulatory tug-of-war happening right now that most crypto headlines are ignoring, but that matters a lot for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. While everyone obsesses over Bitcoin’s slide, two of the world’s biggest financial jurisdictions, the UK and the EU, are quietly pulling in opposite directions on stablecoin rules, and the outcome has real stakes for Binance and its token, BNB. Let me walk you through it.

First, the price. BNB is trading at $546.54, down about 1.3% on the day and 5.7% on the week, holding up roughly in line with the broader market through a rough stretch (live BNB price on CoinGecko). It has been more resilient than many altcoins over the longer run, and there is a structural reason for that, which we will get to. But right now, the interesting story is regulatory.

The tug-of-war: UK versus EU Here is what is happening. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority just proposed lowering the capital buffers, essentially the financial cushions, that firms must hold against stablecoins. This follows the Bank of England backtracking on limits to how much stablecoin value an individual could hold. The clear direction: the UK is moving to make itself more welcoming to stablecoin businesses.

At the same time, this move directly undercuts the EU’s MiCA framework, which imposes stricter requirements. So you have got two major jurisdictions competing, the UK loosening up to attract crypto business, the EU holding a tighter line. For a global company, that competition creates both opportunity and complication: friendlier rules somewhere, tighter rules elsewhere, and the constant challenge of navigating both.

Why this matters for BNB specifically Now here is the connection to BNB, and it is a direct one. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, BNB’s fortunes are tied tightly to Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, because BNB is the native token of the Binance ecosystem. So anything that affects Binance’s regulatory standing affects BNB more directly than regulatory news affects, say, a decentralized coin.

And Binance has a specific, live regulatory situation in Europe: it is facing a looming rejection of its MiCA license application in the EU, though it has said it is seeking alternative ways to maintain its European presence. So this UK-versus-EU stablecoin tug-of-war is not abstract for BNB holders. A more welcoming UK could offer Binance an alternative path in a key market, while the tighter EU stance is exactly the kind of pressure that has complicated its European operations. The regulatory chessboard genuinely matters here.

The structural strength underneath Let me balance the regulatory uncertainty with what is actually working for BNB, because it is real. BNB is not a purely speculative token. It has genuine utility: people use it to pay trading fees at a discount on Binance, and to power activity on BNB Chain. On top of that, Binance regularly burns BNB, permanently removing coins from supply, a deflationary mechanism that supports the price over time.

That combination, real utility plus shrinking supply, is why BNB tends to hold up better than many altcoins in downturns, and it is doing exactly that this week. The recent Maxwell upgrade to BNB Chain also improved the network’s performance, and integrations like Tether Gold keep expanding what people can do on it. These are the quiet, steady strengths that sit beneath the regulatory noise.

So how do you read BNB right now? This is the balance. On one side, BNB has real utility, deflationary burns, an improving network, and better resilience than most altcoins. On the other, it carries a concentrated risk tied to Binance’s regulatory standing, and right now that standing sits in the middle of a genuine UK-versus-EU regulatory divergence with real consequences.

That makes BNB a fundamentally different kind of hold than something like Bitcoin. When you own BNB, you are partly betting on Binance successfully navigating a complex, shifting global regulatory landscape, with all the upside if it does and the specific risk if it stumbles. Both sides deserve your attention.

The levels worth watching On the downside, the $540 area is immediate support, with $520 below it as the level that has held through recent pressure. Holding $520 keeps the structure intact. On the upside, BNB needs to reclaim $560 to ease the pressure, then the $580 to $600 zone to signal a stronger recovery is taking shape.

Where this leaves us BNB at $546 is holding up reasonably through a rough week, supported by its real utility and deflationary burns, with the Maxwell upgrade strengthening the network underneath. But it sits in the middle of a genuine regulatory tug-of-war: the UK loosening stablecoin rules to attract business while the EU holds its tighter MiCA line, with Binance’s European future caught in between.

So watch both sides. The $520 support and the $560 reclaim are the levels to track on the chart. And keep an eye on the UK-versus-EU regulatory story, because for BNB more than almost any other major coin, the fate of the exchange and the token are bound together. That is what makes BNB both more resilient and more regulatory-sensitive than it looks.

FAQ What is the BNB price today?

BNB is trading at $546.54 on July 1, 2026, down about 1.3% on the day and 5.7% on the week, holding up roughly in line with the broader market. It remains the fourth-largest cryptocurrency.

What is the UK stablecoin news?

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority proposed lowering the capital buffers firms must hold against stablecoins, following the Bank of England backtracking on stablecoin holding limits. This moves the UK toward friendlier stablecoin rules, undercutting the EU’s stricter MiCA framework.

Why does the UK-EU regulatory divergence matter for BNB?

BNB is tied closely to Binance, so regulatory shifts affecting the exchange affect BNB directly. A friendlier UK could offer Binance an alternative path, while the tighter EU stance, including a looming MiCA license rejection, complicates its European operations.

Why does BNB hold up better than other altcoins?

BNB has real utility (fee discounts and BNB Chain activity) plus regular token burns that shrink supply. This combination of genuine demand and deflationary supply tends to make it more resilient than purely speculative coins in downturns.

What are the key BNB levels to watch? I

mmediate support is $540, with $520 below it. Holding $520 keeps the structure intact. On the upside, BNB needs to reclaim $560, then the $580 to $600 zone to signal a stronger recovery.

This is not investment advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile. Always do your own research.

TL;DRBNB Chain is now the leading chain for tokenised stocks with over 709 tokenized stocks and ETFs, cumulative volume crossing $5 billion and market cap surpassing $1BMultiple tokenized stock versions of the same company give users more choice over where and how they access an assetSupported assets can be traded, held or used across BNB DeFi ecosystemTraditional markets tell you when you can trade, where you need to live and which intermediaries you need to use. Tokenized stocks on BNB Chain work differently.

More than 709 tokenized stocks and ETFs are now available across the ecosystem, giving users around-the-clock access to some of the world’s largest public companies and selected private-market opportunities.

Demand is already growing, with cumulative tokenized stock volume on BNB Chain crossing $5 billion and market cap surpassing $1 billion, more than any other chain. 

RWAs Are Accelerating on BNB ChainTokenized stocks are part of a much bigger RWA sector taking shape across BNB Chain:

Almost $4B in distributed RWA valueRWA holders up 55.65% in the past 30 daysMore than $3B over the same period$18B stablecoin market cap with 76M holdersTokenized stocks are a big part of what's driving that. Non-stablecoin RWA value globally has crossed $30B, and BNB Chain holds a meaningful share of almost $4B. These aren't just minted and parked, they're being traded on DEXs, posted as collateral to borrow stablecoins, and now used to access companies that aren't even publicly listed yet.

One Stock, Multiple Tokenized OptionsTokenized stocks on BNB Chain are about access and choice. One company can have multiple tokenized versions, each with different structures, liquidity and DeFi integrations.

SpaceX is one example. Tokenized representations of SpaceX equity went live on BNB Chain, with June 23 recording $6.5 million in volume in a single day.

Users can access SpaceX exposure through three tokenized versions on BNB Chain:

SPCXB from bStocks0xbe9d156892e55e7154bcd3cb0fea677f9d3103e1SPCXon from Ondo Global Markets0xd0a58BC9D88D3FF48C0294Cb7e45937d0E41A928SPCXx from xStocks0x68fa48b1c2fe52b3d776e1953e0e782b5044ce28Similar options are available for companies such as NVIDIA and Micron, giving users more ways to choose how they access, hold and use their exposure onchain.

More Ways to Access Global CompaniesbStocks: Tokenized 1:1 U.S Stocks, FSRA ApprovedbStocks are BEP-20 tokens on BNB Chain, each a 1:1 representation of a real U.S. share held with a regulated custodian and verifiable anytime via the Proof of Collateral page. The tokenized stock comes wzero mint, burn, and conversion fees. You can use them as collateral on Venus Protocol, Lista DAO, or trade them on PancakeSwap, Trust Wallet and Aster.

Ondo Global Markets: High trading volume, different token structureOndo Global Markets is where the majority of tokenized equity trading on BNB Chain is happening. BSC accounts for $5.12B of Ondo Global Markets’s $6B in cumulative DEX volume.

Ondo Global Markets on BNB Chain now offers 430+ tokenized stocks and ETFs, covering a wide array of sectors and assets.

The token structure is worth understanding before using it in DeFi. Ondo tokens are total return trackers: they reflect reinvested dividends rather than tracking the share price directly, which means the token price drifts from the underlying share price over time. That affects how they behave as collateral. Trading is available through PancakeSwap, Binance Alpha, Trust Wallet and more.

xStocks: 50+ U.S. Equities and ETFsxStocks launched on BNB Chain in April 2026 with 50+ US equities and ETFs, with 100+ more in the pipeline. It maintains a 1:1 ratio with underlying shares and trades on PancakeSwap AMM, accessible to anyone already using PancakeSwap.

Colb Finance: Pre-IPO exposure on BNB ChainThe pre-IPO segment of the market has historically been limited to institutional investors and late-stage venture funds. Last week, Colb Finance deployed over $60M in tokenized pre-IPO positions on BNB Chain, covering private companies in AI, space, and global fintech.

Pre-IPO tokens from Colb trade directly on PancakeSwap.

Paimon Finance: Pre-IPO + Institutional Private CreditPaimon Finance offers tokenized pre-IPO positions (SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) and a diversified private credit vault called Paimon Prime. It uses a dual-token structure for compliance while enabling open trading on PancakeSwap. Paimon Prime provides daily liquidity and yield exposure to institutional-grade private credit. 

Why BNB Chain For All Of ThisTokenized markets need infrastructure that remains available whenever users want to act.

BNB Chain operates 24/7, allowing positions to be traded, transferred and managed without waiting for a market to reopen. Its low transaction costs for under $0.01 with finality in around 650 milliseconds also make frequent onchain actions more practical.

With 705+ assets and over $5 billion in cumulative volume, tokenized stocks are becoming an active market on BNB Chain.

June 14 — The Humanity Project team issued a statement in the early hours of yesterday regarding a cross-chain attack targeting its H token that took place on June 8. The attacker used a phishing email to gain access to a board member’s device, stealing their private key to execute on-chain transactions. The report noted the attack displayed technical tactics and tooling similar to those linked to a North Korean hacker group. The breach occurred across both Ethereum and BNB Chain. Using the stolen key, the attacker upgraded the Ethereum contract and transferred roughly 141.18 million H tokens. Simultaneously, they seized control of the BSC-side ProxyAdmin contract and minted additional tokens. Over an approximately 8-hour window, the attacker gradually sold these assets on Uniswap and PancakeSwap, disrupting liquidity and harming token holders. The project team confirmed the attack vector was a targeted social engineering phishing email disguised as an update notification from crypto trading platform Bithumb. The victim was tricked into opening a malicious attachment, which installed a remote access trojan that granted full device control, enabling theft of wallet data and private keys. As of the latest update, the Ethereum-side H contract has been frozen via an unaffected multi-signature (multi-sig) mechanism. However, the BSC-side deployment remains under the attacker’s control, leaving open the potential for additional minting. The team is collaborating with exchanges and stakeholders to develop fixes and remedies, and advised users to stay on alert for phishing links and scam messages.

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TLDR: Uniswap’s temp check vote targets BNB Chain, Polygon, and Celo, expanding the fee-and-burn to 13 chains. Every swap generates a protocol fee that bridges to Ethereum and permanently burns UNI at a dead address. CryptoQuant data shows rising UNI net outflows on Binance, pointing to smart money accumulation near lows. The governance vote closes May 21st with 18.1M UNI cast, 100% in favor, and the 10M quorum already cleared. Uniswap is moving to extend its fee-and-burn mechanism to BNB Chain, Polygon, and Celo. A temp check vote is currently underway, drawing strong community support.

Meanwhile, on-chain data from CryptoQuant shows rising net outflows on Binance as UNI trades near its lower price range. Together, these developments are drawing fresh attention to the token’s near-term outlook.

Governance Vote Targets 13-Chain Fee-and-Burn Rollout The proposal, shared via Snapshot.eth on behalf of Uniswap’s governance, aims to bring the fee-and-burn system to three additional networks. If passed, the rollout would cover 13 chains in total.

Every swap on these networks generates a protocol fee, which bridges back to Ethereum and permanently burns UNI at a dead address.

The system has been live since December across Ethereum and nine other networks. BNB Chain and Polygon would connect through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfer setup.

Celo was approved in an earlier vote but failed due to a configuration error. This proposal corrects that path and re-runs the execution.

Forum member Abel189 described the move as “a coherent next step” given Uniswap’s “increasingly multi-chain reality.”

@Uniswap is running a temp check to extend its fee-and-burn system to @bnbchain, Polygon, and @Celo, bringing the rollout to 13 chains.

Every swap generates a protocol fee that bridges back to Ethereum and permanently burns $UNI at a dead address. The system has been live since… pic.twitter.com/13h6954YSG

— Snapshot.eth (@SnapshotLabs) May 20, 2026

He supports incremental, chain-by-chain expansion but flagged growing cross-chain messaging complexity as a key watch item going forward.

L2BEAT’s governance team, including members Kaereste and Manugotsuka, voted in favor after their research team verified the implementation, contracts, and expected governance payloads.

They noted the unchanged fee structure and continuity with the previously approved framework as reasons for their support.

On-Chain Outflow Data Points to Accumulation Activity On the market side, CryptoQuant data on the Uniswap Exchange Netflow chart for Binance is showing notable movement.

As UNI’s price corrected deeply, netflow bars grew denser with large net outflows becoming more frequent. This pattern tends to reflect behavior from longer-term holders and smart money participants.

These outflows typically mean UNI is being withdrawn from Binance and moved to personal wallets for holding. That reduces the available supply on the exchange and lowers direct selling pressure over time. Analyst Rei Researcher noted this trend as a potential setup for an accumulation zone near the bottom.

Source: Cryptoquant

Currently, UNI is seeing a mild price recovery. If the outflow trend continues and exchange supply tightens further, buying demand could push the price higher.

The combination of reduced sell-side pressure and growing protocol utility through the burn mechanism adds a structural layer to that potential move.

The governance vote closes on May 21st at 5:30 PM UTC. As of the latest update, 258 wallets have cast 18.1 million UNI votes, with 100% in favor and the 10 million quorum already cleared.

Once a top protocol on BNB Chain, Alpaca Finance will discontinue leveraged yield farming, stablecoin services, and its perpetual exchange by December.

Alpaca Finance, a decentralized finance project known for leveraged yield farming on BNB Chain, is shutting down after four years — and while the team says it’s the “most responsible” move for the community, the market didn’t take it well, with ALPACA (ALPACA) falling nearly 30% to $0.1126.

In a blog post late Monday, the Alpaca Finance team said it had made “the incredibly difficult decision to begin sunsetting Alpaca Finance and all of its products,” citing shrinking revenue, failed acquisition talks, and the recent delisting of ALPACA from Binance as reasons behind the move.

“This choice wasn’t made lightly, but we believe it is the most responsible course of action to safeguard our community and ensure a graceful and secure wind-down.”

The Alpaca Finance team

Alpaca Finance launched in early 2021 with a leveraged yield farming platform that gained traction on BNB Chain. Over time, the team introduced other products such as automated vaults, an AUSD stablecoin, and a perpetual trading platform dubbed “Alperp.”

However, the launch of concentrated liquidity AMMs “fundamentally shifted the landscape,” the team said, adding that “traditional leveraged yield farming became significantly less compelling and much more difficult to do profitably.”

The team also admitted it had “been operating at a loss for over two years,” even after downsizing, adding that continuing under these conditions “is simply not sustainable.” The Alpaca Finance team says it explored mergers and acquisitions but added that “these deals fell through” as the market weakened in early 2025.

The recent delisting of ALPACA from Binance “was another major blow,” as it “not only limits token accessibility but also restricts our ability to deploy our remaining warchest effectively toward any new initiatives,” the team wrote in the blog post. The shutdown will proceed gradually, with key deadlines set between June and December.

Five tokenized U.S. stocks are currently accessible at the time of launch. From the very beginning, users will be able to put their bStocks to use throughout the whole DeFi ecosystem of BNB Chain. Through a self-custodial experience, Trust Wallet, the premier self-custody cryptocurrency wallet in the world, has announced that it will now offer bStocks. This will provide users with direct access to tokenized U.S. stocks on BNB Chain. It is now possible for customers who meet the requirements to access tokenized securities around the clock, straight from their wallets, and without the need for a conventional brokerage account.

Five tokenized U.S. stocks are currently accessible at the time of launch. These securities are TSLAB (Tesla), CRCLB (Circle Internet Group), MUB (Micron Technology), SNDKB (SanDisk Corporation), and NVDAB (NVIDIA). Additional assets are expected to be released in the near future. Through the use of USDT, users are able to instantly convert into bStocks inside Trust Wallet.

The bStocks are tokenized securities that are hosted on the BNB Chain. They provide economic exposure to U.S.-listed shares by automatically processing price changes, dividends, and stock splits. The user is not needed to take any action in order to get this exposure.

From the very beginning, users will be able to put their bStocks to use throughout the whole DeFi ecosystem of BNB Chain. This includes lending on Venus and Lista DAO, trading on PancakeSwap and Aster, and more. All of this will be possible as they continue to receive dividends on the underlying security. We respect the self-custodial architecture of Trust Wallet, therefore there is no need for Know Your Customer.

On the addition of bStocks, Felix Fan, CEO of Trust Wallet, said:

“Stocks are one of the most popular financial assets in the world, and yet for too many people, the barriers to accessing them are still enormous. bStocks on Trust Wallet is a meaningful step toward removing those barriers – direct access to tokenized U.S. securities, 24/7, self-custodied, and composable across DeFi. And this is just the beginning, bStocks won’t be the last step in that direction.”

The arrival of bStocks is Trust Wallet’s most recent foray into the realm of real-world assets onchain. Trust Wallet is now in the process of developing the self-custody interface in order to facilitate the accessibility of tokenized stocks and other conventional financial instruments as they continue to migrate onto public blockchain blockchains. The Trust Wallet platform is now offering bStocks to users that meet the requirements.

Disclaimer 
Please note that Stocks Tokenized Securities are categorized as Certificates that represent certain Financial Instruments (according to paragraph 92 of Schedule 1 to FSMR). By definition, bStocks are not stocks or shares, and holders of bStocks are not permitted to directly own a share or stock in the firm that is listed as the underlying corporation. It is only in the ADGM that stocks are made available for purchase via an Approved Prospectus; they are not made available in any other jurisdiction. Securities that have been tokenized are only offered on a secondary market basis to users who are qualified and who reside in areas that are authorized. Legal, regulatory, operational, sanctions, tax, market, or risk-control factors may cause changes in product availability at any moment. These changes may occur for a variety of reasons. Once you have passed an eligibility check, you do not automatically have the right to continue using the service. Those terms are not within Trust Wallet’s control, and the company does not make any promises or assurances about them. bStocks are not accessible for purchase or sale in specific locations, such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.

Furthermore, they are not permitted to be offered for sale, sold, or delivered to any “U.S. Person.” Before moving on, it is solely your duty to check if the accessing and trading of tokenized securities is legal in the country in which you reside. The fact that you are accessing this product from a country in which it is restricted or forbidden does not in any way establish any duty or obligation on the part of Trust Wallet.

It is merely for general information that this material is provided. The information that is provided in conjunction with tokenized securities is not meant to be construed as an offer, solicitation, promotion, recommendation, or invitation to purchase or sell shares in any jurisdiction. bStocks are susceptible to a variety of risks, including liquidity risk, issuer risk, custody risk, broker risk, operational risk, technological risk, regulatory risk, tax risk, fees, withholding, transfer limitations, and the possibility of losing the whole investment. bStocks do not reflect ownership of the underlying asset’s issuer, nor do they even have any kind of link with the issuer. Invariably, DYOR. With assistance from external parties. Your use of Trust Wallet is subject to the Terms of Service, which can be found at https://trustwallet.com/terms-of-service.

Trust Wallet is a Web3 wallet and gateway that provides users with the ability to completely own, manage, and utilize the power of their digital assets. It is a secure wallet that allows users to do so on their own. In a single location and without any restrictions, Trust Wallet makes it simpler, more secure, and more convenient for millions of people all over the globe to experience Web3, use decentralized applications (dApps) in a secure manner, store and manage their cryptocurrency, purchase, trade, and stake cryptocurrency in order to receive rewards. This is true for both novice and expert users alike.

Gold-backed crypto sounds straightforward until you check the redemption rules, custody setup, and issuer terms. In practice, two tokens may track the same ounce of gold while offering very different rights to the holder.

That gap between price exposure and holder rights is drawing more attention in 2026 as tokenized gold trading volume rises and products like Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) pull in more activity across crypto markets. This guide explains how tokenized gold works, how PAXG and XAUT differ, and what buyers should check before they treat a token like physical bullion.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
➤ Tokenized gold tracks physical bullion, but holder rights, redemption terms, and custody structures can differ sharply between issuers.
➤ Tokenized gold trading volume reached $90.7 billion in Q1 2026, with PAXG and XAUT leading the category’s growth.
➤ Issuer risk, redemption limits, wallet controls, and regional regulations still affect how tokenized gold works in practice.
➤Tokenized gold gives crypto users 24/7 transferability and wallet access, but it does not remove traditional gold-market risks.

In this guide:

What is tokenized gold? How gold-backed crypto works in 2026PAXG vs. XAUT, side by sideDo you own real gold with PAXG and XAUT?Can you redeem PAXG and XAUT for physical gold?Tokenized gold vs. gold ETFs vs physical bullionTokenized gold risks and how to mitigate themHow to buy tokenized gold in 2026Frequently Asked Questions What is tokenized gold? How gold-backed crypto works in 2026 Tokenized gold is a digital token issued on a blockchain that is backed by physical gold stored in audited vaults. Gold has long attracted buyers who want a hard asset outside fiat currencies, but physical settlement, storage, and transfers can be slow or expensive.

This “tokenized” model has brought two markets together that rarely interacted in the past. One is physical gold, which offers a 5,000-year store-of-value record but settles slowly, trades on dealer hours, and is hard to fractionalize. The other is public blockchains, which can settle transactions in seconds, run 24/7, and split assets into tiny units.

A gold-backed token bridges the two by locking real bullion with a custodian and minting transferable claims on it.

What is a troy ounce and London Good Delivery gold?

A troy ounce is the standard unit used in global precious-metals markets and equals about 31.1 grams. “London Good Delivery” refers to large gold bars that meet quality and purity standards accepted by major bullion markets, central banks, and institutional traders.

How tokenization works An issuer such as Paxos or TG Commodities acquires physical gold from refiners or bullion dealers and stores it with a professional custodian. The issuer then creates a matching amount of blockchain-based tokens tied to that gold reserve. Token holders can buy, sell, transfer, or self-custody the assets like other crypto tokens.

When holders redeem tokens through the issuer, the corresponding amount of gold leaves the reserve pool and may be sold, transferred, or delivered physically if redemption minimums are met. Independent attestors or audit firms publish reserve reports on a scheduled basis to verify that the token supply matches the underlying gold holdings.

Why tokenized gold is exploding in 2026 Adoption has accelerated through 2025 and into 2026 as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization moved from pilots to live products. Tokenized gold achieved $90.70 billion in total spot trading volume in Q1 2026, surpassing the $84.64 billion traded throughout 2025, according to CoinGecko’s RWA Report 2026.

Meanwhile, on March 19, 2026, the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group proposed a “Gold as a Service” framework designed to standardize custody, reconciliation, compliance, and redemption processes across digital gold products.

Tokenized gold is not a stablecoin. Its price moves with the spot price of gold, so holders gain or lose value as bullion rallies or falls. The “stability” only refers to the 1:1 backing, not a fixed dollar peg.

The combination of rising gold prices, clearer rules in some jurisdictions, and on-chain demand for non-dollar collateral has produced what looks like a structural rather than cyclical lift.

The tokenized gold market includes smaller products such as Kinesis Gold (KAU), Comtech Gold (CGO), VeraOne (VRO), and Matrixdock Gold (XAUM). Even so, market activity and liquidity remain concentrated around Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), which makes them useful reference points for how large-scale gold-backed tokens currently operate.

Top tokenized gold products by market cap: CoinGecko PAXG vs. XAUT, side by side Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) together hold roughly nine-tenths of the gold-backed token market. They follow the same backing standard, but their regulator, chain support, audit cadence, redemption process, and US availability are not the same.

AttributePAXGXAUTIssuerPaxos Trust CompanyTG Commodities Limited (Tether)RegulatorOCC, U.S. federal oversight; previously NYDFSCNAD, El SalvadorBacking1 token = 1 troy ounce LBMA Good Delivery1 token = 1 troy ounce LBMA Good DeliveryVault locationBrink’s vaults, LondonSwiss vaults via MKS PAMP and LoomisAuditor and cadenceKPMG LLP, monthlyBDO Italia, quarterly ISAE 3000ChainsEthereum (ERC-20)Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana via LayerZero, BNB ChainIssuance and redemption feeTiered 1% down to 0.125%Flat 0.25%Minimum physical redemption430 tokens for a full bar, 1 gram and up via Alpha Bullion430 tokens for a full bar, no fractional partnerOwnership typeAllocated gold with Paxos bar lookupUndivided gold rights with Tether Gold bar lookupReserve and oracle supportPaxos attestations, allocation lookup, and Chainlink reserve-related infrastructureTether Gold attestations, wallet/bar lookup, and Chainlink XAUT/USD market-data feedsUS retail availabilityListed on Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.comRestricted, not directly available to US retailMarket cap (May 2026)About $2.2 billion per CoinGeckoAbout $2.6 to $2.7 billion per CoinGecko Pax Gold at a glance PAXG launched in September 2019, when Paxos operated under its NYDFS trust-company framework. Paxos later received approval to convert to a national trust charter overseen by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Current PAXG terms say PAXG is issued pursuant to specific OCC approval.

Paxos assures that the underlying gold is stored in Brink’s vaults in London, and each PAXG token is linked to a specific serial-numbered gold bar that holders can verify through Paxos’ allocation lookup tool. KPMG took over the monthly attestation in February 2025, replacing WithumSmith+Brown, and the reports are published on the Paxos site.

Tether Gold at a glance XAUT was launched by TG Commodities Limited in January 2020 and is now operated under a license from El Salvador’s National Digital Assets Commission, known by its Spanish initials CNAD.

The bullion is stored in Swiss vaults, with MKS PAMP and Loomis named in TG Commodities’s attestation materials. XAUT launched on Ethereum and TRON before expanding to additional networks through the XAUT0 cross-chain system. Tether later announced Polygon, Solana, and BNB Chain integrations between late 2025 and early 2026.

BDO Italia issues an ISAE 3000 opinion on the reserves on a quarterly basis.

Fees, audits, and oracle data PAXG’s fee structure has changed over time. As of May 2026, Paxos advertises zero on-chain transfer fees and zero storage fees for PAXG, although its terms still reserve the right to impose storage fees in the future with notice. Its terms also govern conversions into USD, unallocated gold, or allocated gold through the Paxos platform.

XAUT says it charges no custodian fee and applies a one-time 25 basis point fee when verified customers purchase or redeem XAU₮ through TG Commodities.

Chainlink has supported reserve-related infrastructure for PAXG, while Chainlink also provides XAUT/USD market-data feeds. A price feed is not the same as a reserve feed. In both cases, users still need to check issuer attestations, custody disclosures, and official lookup tools rather than relying on oracle data alone.

Do you own real gold with PAXG and XAUT? The short answer is that both products describe gold ownership, but the issuer structure, custody chain, legal terms, and redemption process are not the same.

PAXG gives holders ownership rights to allocated London Good Delivery gold held under Paxos custody. XAUT gives holders undivided ownership rights to gold on specified bars, with bar details available through Tether Gold’s lookup system.

The practical question is not only whether gold backs the token, but how each issuer records, verifies, and redeems that claim.

How ownership is recorded PAXG uses an allocated-gold structure. Paxos says each PAXG represents one fine troy ounce of a London Good Delivery gold bar held in professional vaults. Its terms also say that when a holder is not allocated a full bar, the holder owns a pro rata share of that bar based on their PAXG balance. Paxos’ lookup tool lets eligible on-chain holders view bar details tied to their holdings.

XAUT uses a different legal structure. Tether Gold says XAU₮ gives holders undivided ownership rights to gold on specified bars. It also says the allocated gold is identifiable by serial number, purity, and weight through Tether Gold’s lookup system.

So, the cleaner distinction is not “specific bar versus pool.” Both products describe a bar-level link. The real differences come from issuer structure, custodian arrangements, jurisdiction, disclosure cadence, redemption rules, and the legal terms behind each token.

Bankruptcy remoteness and counterparty risk The difference matters most if the issuer fails. Paxos Trust Company is a New York limited-purpose trust company that holds the bullion as a bailee, a structure designed to be bankruptcy remote, meaning the bullion would not be available to general creditors.

TG Commodities is a private Tether subsidiary under El Salvadoran oversight rather than a US trust company, which leaves the holder’s claim subject to El Salvadoran insolvency rules.

As of May 2026, neither structure has faced a major issuer failure or large-scale court test, so the legal outcome in a stress event remains untested.

Insurance and custody disclosures Paxos says each PAXG is backed by one fine troy ounce of gold held in LBMA vaults in London. Its allocation lookup tool lets holders of PAXG in on-chain Ethereum wallets view serial-number and bar information, though the tool does not apply to tokens held through custodial exchanges or wallets. Paxos also publishes monthly PAXG attestation reports.

XAUT’s terms refer to custodian insurance, but the public disclosures do not itemize coverage at the same level of detail. XAUT’s terms refer to custodian insurance, but they also say there is no assurance that the custodian will maintain adequate insurance, or any insurance.

The public terms do not give the same bar-level insurance detail that a cautious buyer may want before they rely on insurance as a risk control. Holders should review the latest issuer terms, reserve reports, and custody disclosures before they treat insurance as meaningful protection.

Allocated ownership is one of the strongest legal protections available in the gold market, but it depends entirely on the custody chain functioning as advertised. Always read the latest attestation rather than relying on marketing language.

Can you redeem PAXG and XAUT for physical gold? Eligible verified holders can redeem both PAXG and XAUT for physical bullion, but the rules are not necessarily retail-friendly in the same way.

PAXG supports direct full-bar redemption through Paxos and smaller physical-gold redemptions through partnered retailers. XAUT redemptions, by contrast, occur through TG Commodities and must be tied to full gold bars.

PAXG redemption Paxos says holders can convert PAXG into USD, unallocated gold, or allocated gold through the Paxos platform, subject to its terms.

Direct allocated-gold redemption requires at least 430 PAXG plus the applicable fee for each London Good Delivery gold bar. Paxos also says customers with smaller holdings can redeem fractional amounts through partnered gold retailers.

Alpha Bullion, a platform tied to Bullion Exchanges and Paxos, says it lets PAXG holders redeem physical gold in sizes from 1 gram to 1 kilogram.

Note that Alpha Bullion requires account verification before order fulfillment. Because product availability, fees, taxes, and delivery terms can change, holders should check Alpha Bullion’s current checkout terms before they treat PAXG as an easy route to small physical-gold delivery.

XAUT redemption XAUT redemption follows a relatively stricter process. Tether Gold says only KYC-verified customers can redeem through the Tether Gold website, and redemptions can occur only for full gold bars. Since those bars usually range from about 385 to 415 fine troy ounces, holders are generally asked to deposit at least 430 XAU₮ to cover a full-bar redemption.

After redemption, the gold can be delivered to the verified customer’s chosen location in Switzerland, with delivery costs payable by the customer. Tether Gold says it does not currently offer delivery outside Switzerland.

Instead of physical delivery, a verified customer may ask Tether Gold to attempt a sale of the gold bar in the Swiss gold market and return the USD proceeds, minus the redemption fee. That sale is subject to available rates and counterparties, and Tether Gold says it has no obligation to repurchase the tokens or gold bars.

How to verify your gold on-chain Both issuers offer on-chain transparency tools. For PAXG, holders enter an Ethereum address into the Paxos lookup page and see the serial numbers of the underlying bars. For XAUT, the Tether site shows the gold attributed to a wallet at a given time.

These tools can help holders check issuer-level allocation data, while Chainlink infrastructure can support market-data or reserve-related checks depending on the token. Users should still treat issuer attestations, custody disclosures, and official lookup tools as the main sources for reserve verification.

That is the redemption side. The next question is how tokenized gold stacks up against the alternatives most investors already know.

Tokenized gold vs. gold ETFs vs physical bullion Tokenized gold is right there in between two long-established options. The table below compares the three on the dimensions that drive most allocation decisions.

AttributeTokenized gold (PAXG, XAUT)Gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, GLDM)Physical bullionCustodyLBMA vault held by issuer custodianLBMA vault held by ETF trusteeSelf-custody or third-party vaultTrading hours24/7/365Stock market hoursDealer hoursAnnual fee0% storage, 0.125% to 1% issuance and redemption0.17% to 0.40% expense ratioDealer spread plus storage and insuranceSettlementSeconds, on-chainT+1Same day at dealerRedemption for physicalYes, with minimumsNo, cash settlement onlyAlready physicalDeFi useCollateral, lending, yieldNoneNoneUS tax treatmentProperty treatment likely, still developingCollectibles 28% per IRS guidanceCollectibles 28% per IRS guidance Fee math at retail scale Headline fees can look simple until you apply them to a real position size. For example, take a $10,000 PAXG buy held for 12 months. If that order falls into Paxos’ 2–25 PAXG fee tier, the 1% entry fee comes to about $100.

Paxos currently advertises zero on-chain transfer fees and zero storage fees for PAXG.

If the position is sold or converted through the Paxos wallet at the same fee tier, the exit fee would add another $100. That puts the direct Paxos round-trip cost at about $200 on a $10,000 position held for one year, before spreads, gas, taxes, exchange fees, or any third-party platform costs.

Cost note: This example assumes direct Paxos wallet creation and sale or conversion at the 1% fee tier. If you buy or sell PAXG through an exchange, your actual cost may come from trading fees, spreads, withdrawal costs, and venue-specific rules instead.

A $10,000 GLD position over the same period pays the 0.40% expense ratio, or about $40, before any broker-specific costs. A $10,000 GLDM position is cheaper still at 0.10%, or roughly $10 for the year.

On direct fees alone, a lower-cost gold ETF such as GLDM can be much cheaper than a direct PAXG round trip at the 1% tier. PAXG’s case becomes stronger only if the holder values features an ETF cannot provide, such as crypto-wallet custody, around-the-clock transfers, DeFi use, or PAXG-specific redemption routes.

Tax treatment In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service classifies physical gold and most gold ETFs as collectibles, which carry a long-term capital gains rate of up to 28% rather than the standard 20%.

As of May 2026, tokenized gold is in a less settled position. Some practitioners argue it should follow the underlying asset and be treated as a collectible, while others apply general property rules for digital assets. UK, EU, and UAE treatments vary and depend on whether the holder uses an exchange domiciled in a regulated venue.

Always confirm with a tax professional before relying on any single framing.

Tokenized gold in DeFi The structural advantage of tokenized gold over an ETF is on-chain usability. PAXG is listed as collateral on the Aave deployment on Ethereum and trades in Curve and Uniswap pools, while XAUT has integrations on TRON-based DeFi venues and emerging yield vaults on platforms such as Falcon Finance.

Yields available in 2026 have ranged from low single digits to mid single digits, depending on the pool and risk tier, with strategies that wrap gold collateral into lending or basis trades.

Tokenized gold risks and how to mitigate them The risks attached to tokenized gold are not the same as the risks attached to physical bullion or to an ETF. Buyers should weigh three categories before committing.

Issuer and depeg risk Both PAXG and XAUT depend on a single issuer to honor redemptions and report reserves. A failure at Paxos or TG Commodities would cap the value of the token at whatever a court determined was the holder’s claim on the bullion.

Token prices can also drift from spot during stress events. PAXG traded at a premium to spot during the February 2025 London bullion shortage as physical delivery times stretched, an episode that reminded the market that on-chain liquidity does not always equal physical liquidity.

Smart contract, sanctions, and wallet freezing PAXG and XAUT contracts both include administrative functions that allow the issuer to freeze tokens in specific wallets. Paxos has used the function to comply with US sanctions enforcement, and Tether has frozen XAUT-related addresses tied to flagged activity. The functions exist for legitimate compliance reasons, but they mean a holder who trips a sanctions flag could lose access to their tokens.

Both tokens can be frozen by the issuer. A buyer who values censorship resistance above gold exposure should consider physical bullion or self-custody alternatives instead.

Regulatory risk Paxos previously operated under NYDFS oversight and is now OCC-regulated as a national trust institution.

XAUT has a narrower U.S. retail access path. Tether Gold says U.S. persons cannot purchase or redeem XAU₮ directly through its issuer platform, which means U.S. users should not assume they can access issuer-level redemption features.

In the European Union, MiCA rules for asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens became applicable on June 30, 2024, while broader crypto-asset service provider rules followed on Dec. 30, 2024. Paxos says it operates under MiCA compliance through FIN-FSA in the EU, but its current PAXG page also says PAXG is unavailable in the EU.

Put simply, access can depend on the issuer, exchange, user location, and product feature. So, as a buyer, you should check current exchange notices and issuer disclosures before they assume PAXG or XAUT is available in the jurisdiction you are in.

How to buy tokenized gold in 2026 Tokenized gold trades on both centralized exchanges and on-chain venues. Most retail buyers start on a centralized exchange for the smoothest path, then move tokens to self-custody or a DeFi position if they want to use the gold as collateral.

Buying on a centralized exchange PAXG is listed on Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com, Binance, and Bitpanda, among others. The standard flow is to fund an account with fiat, place a market or limit order against the PAXG pair, and either keep the tokens on the exchange or withdraw them to a personal wallet.

XAUT is listed on a smaller set of venues, with Bitfinex and several non-US exchanges providing the deepest order books. US residents typically cannot buy XAUT directly through a domestic exchange.

Buying on a DEX On Ethereum, PAXG can be bought on Uniswap and Curve pools using ether or a stablecoin, though gas costs and pool depth should be checked before larger trades.

XAUT liquidity tends to sit in TRON-based and non-EVM venues, which makes the operational steps more involved. Buyers who use a DEX should always verify the token contract address from the issuer’s official site to avoid scam tokens.

Other gold-backed tokens worth knowing PAXG and XAUT dominate the market, but several other gold-backed tokens are worth knowing. Kinesis Gold (KAU) and Kinesis Silver (KAG) pay a share of network fees back to holders, which gives them a yield profile unlike PAXG or XAUT. CACHE Gold (CGT) uses a fractional-gram model with on-chain bar serial assignment.

AurusX (AWG) and Matrixdock XAUM are relatively newer entrants targeting cross-jurisdictional retail demand. Comtech Gold (CGO) markets a Shariah-compliant structure aimed at Middle East and South Asian buyers.

Note that liquidity for these smaller tokens is thinner, so always check the on-chain market depth before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions What is tokenized gold and how does it work? Tokenized gold is a digital token on a blockchain that represents ownership of physical gold held in an audited vault. Each token typically equals one troy ounce of London Good Delivery bullion held by a custodian on behalf of the issuer. Holders can transfer the token like any other crypto asset and, in some cases, redeem it for physical metal when minimums and verification rules are met.

Do you own real gold with PAXG? Yes. PAXG uses an allocated ownership model in which each token is mapped to a portion of a specific London Good Delivery bar identified by serial number. Paxos publishes a lookup tool that lets a wallet holder view the bars assigned to their address. The bullion is held in Brink’s vaults in London and is described by Paxos as legally separate from the company’s general balance sheet.

Can you redeem PAXG for physical gold? Yes, with two paths. A holder with 430 PAXG or more can redeem directly through Paxos for a full London Good Delivery bar, subject to Paxos’ terms. Holders below that threshold can use Alpha Bullion’s partner route for smaller physical-gold redemptions from 1 gram upward, subject to identity verification, product availability, taxes, delivery terms, and any current checkout costs.

Can you redeem XAUT for physical gold? Yes, but only at the full-bar level and only in Switzerland. A holder must accumulate at least 430 XAUT, complete identity verification with TG Commodities, and arrange Swiss delivery or cash settlement at spot. There is no fractional retail partner equivalent to Alpha Bullion, so most XAUT holders treat the token as a price exposure rather than a redemption vehicle.

What is the difference between PAXG and XAUT? The main differences are issuer structure, regulatory profile, chain support, audit cadence, and redemption rules. Paxos previously operated under NYDFS oversight and is now OCC-regulated as a national trust institution. PAXG uses monthly attestations and links holdings to allocated London Good Delivery gold. XAUT is issued through TG Commodities, operates under El Salvador’s CNAD framework, uses quarterly assurance reports, and gives holders undivided gold rights with Tether Gold’s bar lookup system. PAXG is Ethereum-based, while XAUT is available across several networks.

Is tokenized gold safe and what are the main risks? Tokenized gold inherits the price behavior of physical gold and adds three risk categories on top. Issuer risk covers the potential failure of Paxos or TG Commodities, smart contract risk covers code or governance failures, and sanctions risk covers the issuer’s ability to freeze tokens in flagged wallets. Holders mitigate these risks by reading the latest attestations, splitting positions across issuers, and avoiding behavior that could trigger a wallet freeze.

Verasity went cross-chain to BNB Chain as Binance launched a 32,238 VRA airdrop on its Alpha platform and a 960M VRA trading challenge.

This expansion aligns with recent BNB Chain upgrades, including the Maxwell hard fork in June, which reduced block time to 0.8 seconds and cut finality to under two seconds, improving speed and reliability. Building on this momentum, BNB Chain has also integrated real-world assets through Ondo Finance, tokenizing over 100 U.S. stocks and funds as compliant BEP-20 assets, while launching a bonding-curve token model and the BNB Reserve Company to support regulated U.S. exposure. 

At the heart of these efforts is Binance Alpha, a discovery platform within Binance Wallet where users access early-stage crypto projects selected for their community traction and market alignment, often pre-listing candidates for Binance itself. 

Worth noting, Binance Wallet, driven by Alpha activity, reached over $5 billion in daily trading volume on May 19, 2025—capturing 95.3% market share among top self-custodial wallets tracked by Dune Analytics.

Verasity’s inclusion in this initiative helps drive usage of its verification tools while promoting activity on Alpha. To qualify for the VRA airdrop, users needed at least 200 Alpha Points, a requirement designed to reward active participants. Altogether, this initiative reflects Binance’s broader strategy to boost early-stage project visibility while incentivizing its user base through targeted rewards.

VRA Trading Competition DetailsAlongside the airdrop, Binance announced to host a VRA trading competition from July 27, 2025 (08:00 UTC) to August 10, 2025 (08:00 UTC). The competition offers a total reward pool of 960,000,000 VRA tokens, shared equally among top traders.

How to ParticipateEligibility: Users must have a Binance Wallet (Keyless) and be able to trade Binance Alpha tokens.Trading Platforms: Only trades on Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha are valid.Participation Steps:Update the Binance App to the latest versionCreate and back up your Binance Wallet (Keyless)Trade VRA during the competition periodRanking CriteriaParticipants will be ranked based on total purchase volume of VRA during the competition. The top 15,000 users will each receive 64,000 VRA tokens.

Trading RulesOnly purchases of VRA count; selling is excludedNo cap on purchase volumeThird-party dApp and bridge transactions are not eligibleWinners will receive rewards in their Binance Alpha accounts by August 24, 2025 (16:00 UTC).

Verasity is known for developing blockchain-based tools to combat ad fraud and enable projects to generate revenue from their video libraries. Its ecosystem includes video monetization, and ad fraud detection through an arsenal of patented blockchain, AI, and ML technologies

By including VRA in Binance Alpha, Binance aims to support utility-focused projects that provide real-world functionality. The airdrop and trading contest are part of broader efforts to test user engagement and evaluate token traction in a controlled setting.

Verasity in BriefTicker: VRAUse Case: Content verification, ad fraud detectionTech Focus: Blockchain-based trust layer for digital mediaPlatform Goals: Combat misinformation, provide traceability for media, and reward content creatorsWith the recent listing, VRA becomes part of Binance’s growing list of experimental tokens introduced through Binance Alpha.

In June, Verasity’s VeraViews launched the UAE’s first locally built Ad Exchange and Supply-Side Platform (SSP) under the Ministry of Economy’s NextGenFDI initiative, which supports domestic tech growth and attracts global digital investment. The launch is anchored by a key partnership with Khaleej Times, the UAE’s oldest English-language news outlet with over 8 million monthly readers. 

ConclusionBinance’s VRA campaign combines a limited airdrop with a competitive trading challenge to boost user engagement and bring attention to Verasity’s verification tools. Users who meet the requirements can earn VRA by claiming early or trading actively between July 27 and August 10, 2025.

The initiative highlights Binance’s ongoing interest in supporting blockchain projects with practical use cases. With structured incentives, clear participation rules, and a sizable reward pool, this campaign provides a measurable way for users to engage with Verasity in the Binance ecosystem.

Resources:Binance Announcement: https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/c7c9025f8c414a919c578cd9b5c245e8

Press release About Khaleej Times Adopting VeraViews: https://news.bitcoin.com/khaleej-times-adopts-veraviews/

Binance terms and conditions for prize promotions: https://www.binance.com/en/pp-terms

Dune Analytics Related Data: https://dune.com/lz_web3/wallet-war

Verasity completed its third quarter of 2025 with several updates across product development, network expansions, partnerships, and exchange listings. 

From July 1 to September 30, the company focused on executing its published roadmap, adding features in cross-chain functionality and wallet improvements, as outlined in official announcements and related sources. This write-up explores the protocol’s progress within the last three months. 

Roadmap Achievements in Q3 2025VeraPlayer Enhancements: Verasity's Q3 roadmap centered on enhancements to its VeraPlayer and text-to-video tools, as well as participation in industry events. The company introduced automated publisher integration for VeraPlayer, enabling seamless video playback across devices and webpages via a universal player code. This initiative adapts to different content formats, such as single videos or playlists, ensuring consistent performance in publisher environments.

Text-to-Video Solution: Additionally, Verasity rolled out a second-generation text-to-video solution that converts text articles into video content with minimal manual input, enabling publishers without native video assets to expand their distribution.

Involvement at WebX 2025: The quarter included Verasity's involvement at WebX 2025, Japan's prominent Web3 conference organized by CoinPost. As platinum sponsors under the VeraViews brand, the team, including the CEO, CPO, CMO, and marketing personnel, engaged with attendees and publishers like CoinDesk Japan and CoinMarketCap. 

This event represented Verasity's most significant offline presence since its ecosystem expansions and launches in the UAE. Organizers of the conference have already incorporated Verasity's technology stack into their operations.

Looking ahead, Verasity announced plans for an ambassador program set to launch soon, aimed at fostering community-driven content creation across multiple channels, with rewards and support for participants.

Coming soon: the Verasity Ambassador Program. Centered on sparking conversation around Verasity via multi-channel content creation, this initiative will provide our community with a direct way to get involved, support our growth, and be rewarded through structured pipelines that recognize contribution and efforts,” Verasity wrote. 

Cross-Chain Expansion to BNB Smart ChainA key development in Q3 was the expansion of the $VRA token to the BNB Smart Chain, adopting the BEP-20 standard alongside its existing ERC-777 format on Ethereum. This move provided access to one of Web3's largest user bases and earned a feature on Binance Alpha for emerging assets. The integration supports instant bridging through the Hyperlane Nexus Bridge, facilitating transfers between networks.

To mark the launch, Verasity organized trading competitions on Binance Alpha, along with an airdrop for early adopters. The token became available for trading and rewards on PancakeSwap, the chain's primary decentralized exchange. Detailed guides were released to assist users with purchasing, bridging, and staking $VRA at a 15% annual percentage rate. This expansion aimed to improve liquidity and accessibility, aligning with Verasity's strategy for wider integration in the Web3 space.

VeraWallet EnhancementsVerasity updated its VeraWallet during the quarter, emphasizing usability and compatibility with the new cross-chain features. 

A notable addition was the fiat off-ramp, which enabled users to convert $VRA to fiat currencies and withdraw funds to bank accounts or cards through integration with Paybis. The process requires a brief know-your-customer verification for security. One month after launch, user feedback indicated positive experiences with the feature.

Additionally, the protocol added support for BEP-20 $VRA, allowing deposits and withdrawals on the BNB Smart Chain. This enables management of balances across both Ethereum and BNB networks, with staking rewards unified across chains. 

Other improvements included one-click withdrawals and user interface refinements for quicker navigation. Meanwhile, staking opportunities were extended until March 31, 2026, providing ongoing incentives for holders. 

Partnerships and IntegrationsVerasity secured seven partnerships in Q3, each incorporating its advertising infrastructure for video monetization and fraud prevention using Proof of View technology.

Dogelon Mars: Dogelon Mars, an AI-powered metaverse project, partnered with Verasity as an official launch partner for its 'Land on Mars' experience, where community input shapes the terrain; Verasity has a dedicated building in the metaverse, and the partnership included a giveaway of up to $2,500 in $ELON tokens for users posting selfies with the building.

Funton: Funton, a tap-to-earn gaming ecosystem with over 500,000 monthly active users, adopted Verasity's VeraPlayer infrastructure to manage its video inventory, including clips from Telegram and Line-based mini-games and demos of its game deployment solution; Proof of View fraud detection and monetization features are planned for later implementation.

CryptoAutos: CryptoAutos, a global marketplace for high-end vehicles accepting instant crypto payments, collaborated with Verasity to explore synergies such as using blockchain-powered video infrastructure for video content, enabling $VRA payments for vehicle purchases and rentals, and other potential integrations.

Ispolink: Ispolink, an AI-based Web3 development platform with its Ispoverse gamified experience, integrated Verasity with a dedicated booth in the AI-powered world to educate users about its ecosystem; this places Verasity alongside over 50 partners like KuCoin and Manta Network, highlighting its Proof of View technology for ad fraud prevention.

Fraction AI: Fraction AI, a decentralized auto-training platform for AI agents with over 320,000 users and 32 million agent sessions, adopted Verasity's advertising infrastructure to power its video library for user onboarding and education, including monetization via Proof of View fraud detection for revenue from verified human views.

Carbon Browser: Carbon Browser, a Web3-native browser with over 7 million users, integrated Verasity's advertising infrastructure to monetize its video library and create new revenue streams; this includes listing $VRA on the browser's wallet and LDXFi, adding Verasity to the DApp Store, and ongoing Proof of View integration.

MEW: MEW, a Solana-based memecoin focused on a cat-themed narrative challenging dogcoins, partnered with Verasity as an official launch partner for its 'Catch MEW If You Can' blind box collection, offering a limited-edition Verasity co-branded blind box and figurine set available for 24 hours.

Exchange Listings and Liquidity ImprovementsOver the past three months, Veracity saw new exchange listings for $VRA, enhancing its trading options and global reach. WEEX added the token to broaden its availability. BTCC Exchange, Nabox wallet, and Hibt have also integrated the token. 

In addition, Cwallet integrated support for $VRA, further expanding wallet compatibility. These listings complemented the BNB Smart Chain expansion, making the token more accessible to traders.

Industry Education and Thought Leadership EffortsVerasity increased its educational content output in Q3 to address issues in digital advertising, such as ad fraud. The company released a three-minute animated video explaining programmatic advertising mechanics. 

By the time your page finishes loading, the race to decide which ad you see is already over.

Welcome to Programmatic Advertising: a fully automated marketplace of billions of daily auctions 🔄

Our new explainer walks you through how these auctions work, who’s involved, and how… pic.twitter.com/y52JvCr0Ym

— Verasity (@verasitytech) October 3, 2025 It also launched "The Ad Fraud Files" series, beginning with an episode on the 3ve botnet operation from 2013 to 2018, which involved $29 million in losses from fabricated traffic.

The chief product officer published a blog post discussing blockchain's role in restoring transparency to advertising processes. These initiatives position the company as an informant on ad fraud, which costs the industry billions each year.

ConclusionVerasity's Q3 2025 activities encompassed roadmap execution, cross-chain expansion to BNB Smart Chain, the introduction of VeraWallet fiat and BEP-20 features, new partnerships, and the addition of new exchange listings. 

Educational content on ad fraud and community initiatives rounded out the period. These steps highlight the platform's focus on video advertising infrastructure, fraud prevention, and ecosystem growth. In the meantime, the protocol has teased an upcoming tokenomics update for Q4, linking it to the quarter’s developments and future strategies. 

Sources:

Verasity Official X Account: https://x.com/verasitytechVerasity Q3 Report: https://x.com/verasitytech/status/1978446568614248793?s=46 

In a blog post on Tuesday, Binance Exchange, the largest crypto trading platform by volume, announced the automatic conversion of several delisted tokens to USDC.

This action will be executed based on the average token to USDC exchange rate within the conversion period.

What Binance Exchange Users Need To KnowAfter delisting 10 tokens from its catalog, Binance said in a follow-up message that it would convert them to USDC automatically, enabling holders to access their funds. After the conversion happens, the exchange will credit the stablecoin equivalent of the affected tokens to users’ wallets by April 28, 2025. The tokens include:

Vai (VAI) Tornado Cash (TORN) OMG Network (OMG) Waves (WAVES) NEM (XEM) BarnBridge (BOND) Dock (DOCK) Mdex (MDX) Polkastarter (POLS) Pundi X PURSE (PURSE) Read more: Binance Review 2024: Is It the Right Crypto Exchange for You?

Holders of these tokens should adjust their trading strategies accordingly to prepare for the upcoming changes. Failure to do so by October 28 would see them automatically converted to USDC, effectively phasing out the affected tokens from the exchange.

“During the Conversion Period [between October 29, 2024 and April 28, 2025], users will not be able to view the above tokens in their Binance wallets,” Binance articulated.

In this regard, it is worth mentioning that the history of Binance’s tokens delisting often inspires volatility. For instance, the exchange delisted six altcoins around mid-August, causing double-digit price drops for PowerPool (CVP) and Ellipsis (EPX). These tokens also featured among the delisted assets.

However, Binance is not only removing several tokens but also adding new ones to its platform. One of the notable additions is Scroll (SCR), a zkRollup scaling solution for Ethereum.

As per the announcement, SCR will be listed on October 11, with pre-market trading for the SCR/USDT pair set to open. This move supports Ethereum’s scalability by enabling faster, more efficient transactions while maintaining security and decentralization.

“Binance is excited to announce the 60th project on Binance Launchpool – Scroll (SCR), a Bytecode-level compatible zkEVM Rollup,” an excerpt in Binance’s announcement read.

Read more: What are Crypto Airdrops?

With this listing notice, Binance becomes the first platform to list Scroll’s powering token. The exchange will also airdrop 55,000,000 SCR, representing 5.5% of the total supply. Airdrop farming will start on Wednesday, October 9. The participants must lock their BNB and FDUSD to receive the SCR tokens.