Binance Completes $1B SAFU Fund Conversion to Bitcoin

Binance Square has introduced a new **Tip to Chat** feature that allows users to unlock private one-on-one messages with creators through tipping. **Key features include:** - Fans can gain direct access to their favorite creators by meeting a tip threshold - Creators maintain control by setting their own minimum tip requirements - Provides an additional revenue stream for content creators on the platform This launch follows Binance's February introduction of Smart Money upgrades, which included approval-only subscriptions and tipping functionality for trading circles. The feature aims to strengthen creator-fan relationships while offering monetization opportunities within the Binance ecosystem. [Learn more about Tip to Chat](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/309802454706738)

Binance Wallet has integrated prediction markets through a partnership with Predict.fun, enabling users to stake positions on outcomes across crypto, politics, and sports. **Key Features:** - Seamless integration with Binance Wallet - Built on BNB Chain infrastructure - Covers multiple prediction categories The integration expands Binance Wallet's functionality beyond traditional trading and storage, adding speculative market participation. [Learn more](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/4989a793bf58434980967848a0f16d77?ref=AZTKZ9XS&utm_source=BinanceTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

Binance's tokenized precious metals derivatives are showing significant traction just three months after launch. **Key metrics:** - Gold futures reached **$7.6B** peak daily volume - Silver futures hit **$6.4B** and exceeded **20% of COMEX** volume at peak - 24/7 trading enables continuous price discovery across all time zones The platform allows users to trade gold (XAUUSDT) and silver (XAGUSDT) perpetual futures settled in stablecoins, without holding physical assets. Traditional commodity markets close on weekends and outside business hours, creating gaps in price discovery. [Read full analysis](https://www.binance.com/en/blog/markets/2704556388090785471)

Binance has announced it will remove six tokens from its platform on April 23, 2026. **Affected tokens:** - BIFI (Beefy Finance) - FIO (FIO Protocol) - FUN (FunFair) - MDT (Measurable Data Token) - OXT (Orchid) - WAN (Wanchain) This follows a similar delisting in July 2025 when Binance removed ALPHA, BSW, KMD, LEVER, and LTO from its exchange. Users holding these tokens should review their positions and consider alternative trading venues before the delisting date. [Read the full announcement](<https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/d26a627649ee44fca27e07672add9ac2>)

The Pudgy Penguins e-book launched on April 8 across selected countries through local Amazon stores, with physical editions set to follow. **Key Details:** - E-book available from midnight local time on April 8 - Physical copies shipping to expand to additional countries - All proceeds directed to charity - Previously available for pre-order at major retailers including [Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble](http://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807250/pudgy-penguins-worst-birthday-gift-ever-by-michael-leviton-illustrated-by-kuma-labs-and-pudgy-penguins/) The book represents another step in Pudgy Penguins' expansion beyond digital collectibles into traditional retail channels.