Binance Announces DeFi App (HOME) HODLer Airdrop

Binance has introduced **Binance Chat**, a new social platform that combines messaging with crypto functionality. **Key features include:** - Direct messaging with other crypto users - In-chat cryptocurrency transfers - Trade insights sharing - Secure communication infrastructure The platform builds on Binance's recent "Tip to Chat" feature on Binance Square, which allows fans to unlock private messages with creators by sending tips. Creators can set their own tip thresholds, creating a new monetization channel. Binance Chat aims to consolidate social interaction and crypto transactions into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps for communication and transfers. [Try Binance Chat](https://www.binance.com/en/chatroom?ref=AZTKZ9XS&utm_source=BinanceTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

Binance has introduced a new earning opportunity through its Binance Earn platform, offering enhanced annual percentage rates (APRs) for users. **Key Details:** - Boosted APRs available up to **50%** - Program accessible to all Discount Buy users - Subscription now open This follows a recent USD1 airdrop campaign that offered variable APRs up to 5.30% with no individual reward caps. The new program represents a significant increase in potential returns for eligible users. [Subscribe to Binance Earn](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/2b410dc9ef094cbb9c39e96b25720d1e?ref=AZTKZ9XS&utm_source=BinanceTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

Binance has launched a **zero trading fees promotion** for BTC/U trading pairs, eliminating both maker and taker fees for eligible users. **Key Details:** - Zero maker and taker fees on BTC/U pairs - Available to VIP 2-9 users and Spot Liquidity Providers - Follows similar promotions, including the recent LINK/USDC zero-fee offering This initiative continues Binance's strategy of reducing trading costs for higher-tier users and liquidity providers. The promotion aims to increase Bitcoin trading volume on the platform by removing fee barriers for qualified traders. [Full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/fe2b0d2853004943aba45f2e87a4081c)

**Binance Co-CEOs Richard Teng and He Yi will speak at the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20th.** **Event Details:** - **Location:** Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - **He Yi's session:** 13:30-14:00 - **Richard Teng's session:** 15:50-16:30 Both executives will present on the festival's opening day, marking Binance's presence at one of Asia's major blockchain conferences. [Event details](https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2025)

Binance has finalized the token swap from **Dai (DAI) to USDS (USDS)**, marking the completion of a rebranding process that began in March 2026. **Key Updates:** - The exchange has fully integrated USDS across multiple services - USDS is now available on Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, VIP Loan, and Margin trading - All DAI holdings have been automatically converted to USDS The transition represents a significant shift in the stablecoin landscape, with MakerDAO's original DAI token being replaced by the new USDS branding. Users who held DAI on Binance did not need to take any action, as the swap was handled automatically by the platform. [Read full announcement](<https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/3c4abe4314554c9592d9a2f433c34c8d>)