Binance

Binance has distributed **$10 billion in yield** to users since 2019 through its Earn platform. The exchange has expanded its yield offerings from basic flexible savings accounts to more sophisticated products, including **covered-call strategies for Bitcoin**. The platform now provides users with multiple options to generate returns on their crypto holdings: - Flexible savings products with variable rates - Locked staking options for higher yields - Advanced strategies like Bitcoin covered calls Binance positions itself as having built foundational yield infrastructure for the crypto industry over the past seven years. [Read the full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/blog/earn/4457295652603180838)

Binance has successfully completed a scheduled upgrade for its Stock Trading Services on July 26, 2026. **Key Details:** - The upgrade follows the recent launch of API trading for Binance Stocks on July 20 - Users can now trade U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs programmatically through Binance's REST API - This marks the second scheduled upgrade for the stock trading platform this month **Recent Platform Activity:** Binance has been actively maintaining its infrastructure with multiple network upgrades: - Polygon (POL) network upgrade and hard fork support (July 26) - Metal DAO (MTL) network upgrade and hard fork support (July 12) - Injective (INJ) network upgrade and hard fork support (July 5) The stock trading service upgrades appear to be part of ongoing improvements to Binance's traditional finance offerings alongside its crypto exchange operations. [Read the full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/4bf10c19cd314b3bbef4f3cf52ead90a)

**Binance** is conducting wallet maintenance for the **Tron Network (TRX)** starting July 26, 2026. **Key Details:** - Trading will continue uninterrupted - Deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended - Services will resume once maintenance is complete This is a routine technical update to ensure network stability. Users should plan accordingly and avoid scheduling TRX transfers during the maintenance window. [Read full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/b87ca2b300b24a448b1cbce9400f9400)

Binance has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to partner with STOPTHETRAFFIK, an organization focused on disrupting financial flows linked to human trafficking and child exploitation. **Key Partnership Details:** - The collaboration will provide Binance with specialized intelligence and training to detect cryptocurrency activity connected to trafficking - Focus on identifying and disrupting crypto flows used in human trafficking and child exploitation - Represents an expansion of Binance's compliance and security efforts The exchange emphasized that preventing financial crime requires attention to affected communities and real-world impacts. This partnership aims to strengthen trust across the crypto industry while protecting vulnerable populations. [Read the full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/528004487119772651)

Binance has expanded its bStock offerings with 10 new trading pairs against USDT: AXTIB, CRWVB, INTWB, KORUB, MUUB, MVLLB, ORCLB, QNTB, SNXXB, and TQQQB. **Key Features:** - 24/7 trading access for tokenized stocks - 1:1 free and instant exchange for actual stocks on the platform - Follows recent listings including ARM, Broadcom, Alibaba, and TSMC This continues Binance's expansion of traditional stock market access through tokenized assets, allowing users to trade major company stocks around the clock. [Read full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/ea42cf41150f4e9ab7f1631fa21bba1e)

Binance has announced support for the Injective (INJ) network upgrade and hard fork scheduled for July 5, 2026. **Key Details:** - The exchange will handle technical requirements for the upgrade - INJ deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended during the fork - Trading will remain unaffected throughout the process - Services will resume once the network is confirmed stable This follows Binance's pattern of supporting major network upgrades, similar to their recent backing of the Polygon (POL) hard fork in April 2026. Users holding INJ on Binance don't need to take any action - the exchange will manage the transition automatically. [Read full announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/e9bf1b713c5249fa8839d7d52d12e9d8)

Binance has launched **DYOR** (Do Your Own Research), a centralized research platform specifically designed for Binance Alpha Tokens. The new hub consolidates: - On-chain transparency data - Key performance metrics - Objective token analytics This tool aims to provide traders with comprehensive, data-driven insights in a single location, making it easier to evaluate Alpha tokens before trading. Binance Alpha tokens are early-stage projects spotlighted on the exchange's Markets section, accessible through the Alpha tab. [Explore DYOR Hub](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/f0c49008c37f4f438177a624a7df8667?ref=AZTKZ9XS&utm_source=BinanceTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

**Binance Blockchain Week 2025** concluded Day 2 in Dubai with industry debates on digital assets, payments, and Web3 developments. Key highlights included: - Market insights from industry leaders - Breakthrough ideas shaping crypto's future - Strategic discussions on payment innovations - Web3 ecosystem developments The event brought together major players to discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and digital finance. [Read full Day 2 recap](https://www.binance.com/en/blog/all/binance-blockchain-week-dubai-2025-day-2-ends-with-a-bang-1733789760218857615)

**Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, delivered insights on blockchain acceleration** during her recent address. She focused on: - Early builders shaping the industry - Bold technologies driving innovation pace - Key developments in blockchain ecosystem Zhang has previously spoken about AI-Web3 fusion and emerging tech trends, bringing her expertise to discussions on blockchain's rapid evolution. The presentation highlighted how pioneering developers and cutting-edge solutions continue to push blockchain technology forward.

**CZ and Peter Schiff faced off** in a debate at Binance Blockchain Week, presenting contrasting views on digital assets. **Key positions:** - CZ: "Gold would do well but Bitcoin will do better" - Schiff: "Tokenized gold solves the monetary use case without giving up the underlying utility and scarcity of gold" The debate highlighted the ongoing discussion between **traditional store of value advocates** and **Bitcoin maximalists**, with Schiff proposing tokenized gold as a middle ground solution.