Binance Coin

Binance Coin
BNB
Contract address
0xb8c7...1bdd52
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$771.63
-$8.94(-1.16%)Today
Market cap
102.75B
Total volume (24h)
672.83M
Volume / Market cap
0.0065
Circulating supply
133.16M
Day range (24h)
$760.68$783.58
All-time low
$0.0398
All-time high
$1,369.99

About Binance Coin (BNB)

What is Binance Coin (BNB)?

Binance Coin (BNB) is a decentralized cryptocurrency launched in 2017 that is the native token for Binance exchange. Pronounced “BEE-en-BEE,” BNB was originally created as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain. In 2019, BNB migrated from Ethereum to Binance’s own blockchain network, called Binance Chain. In 2020, Binance launched Binance Smart Chain (BSC), a more versatile blockchain supporting smart contract. When it was launched, BNB's primary use was as a utility token, giving Binance users discounted trading rates when on Binance exchange. 

How does BNB chain work?

BNB chain uses a Proof of Staking Authority consensus mechanism to validate transactions made on the blockchain. The technology incorporates an amalgamation of delegated Proof of Stake (dPos) and Proof of Authority (PoA) methods. 

What are the benefits of PoSA?

In PoSA, network validators are selected based on the amount of crypto they stake, as well as their reputation, aka authority. This consensus mechanism results in a smaller amount of validators checking transactions onchain, which is less decentralized than PoS, but can facilitate a faster, more scalable network. Having less validators means a reduction in the communication needed between them. However, this structure can leave the blockchain network more vulnerable to attacks. 

What is Binance Coin (BNB) used for?

Today Binance Coin can be used both inside and out of the Binance ecosystem. This includes staking, accessing decentralized apps (dapps), governance decisions, travel booking, and financial services.

Price history

Today (October 3, 2026)$771.63-1.16%
24 hours ago (October 2, 2026)$780.68-1.16%
1 week ago (September 26, 2026)$775.79-0.54%
1 month ago (September 3, 2026)$706.50+9.22%
1 year ago (October 3, 2025)$1,110.60-30.52%

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24h change: +0.89%. From $766.83 to $773.66.

  • BNB Chain has become the first blockchain to surpass $1.1 billion in market capitalization for tokenized stocks and ETFs. This represents roughly 30 percent of the $3.7 billion global market and follows more than fivefold growth since January. The network leads with 1.8 million holder addresses and hosts major products including Binance bStocks and Ondo Global Markets offerings. This milestone underscores BNB Chain's position in real-world asset adoption and onchain trading of traditional securities.
  • BNB Chain plans the Jenner hardfork for late October or November 2026 on its testnet and mainnet. It introduces a compliant asset standard for tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins, millisecond-precision timestamps, and other efficiency improvements. The H2 2026 roadmap targets doubling throughput toward longer-term goals of 10x performance gains, including a new layer-1 optimized for high-frequency trading and AI agents with sub-50ms preconfirmations and over 100,000 TPS.

24h change: -0.64%. From $774.05 to $769.07.

  • BNB Chain welcomed Thomas Chen as its new Chief Business Officer on September 28. Chen brings experience in traditional finance, capital markets, custody and digital assets. His role focuses on institutional partnerships, revenue strategy, deepening liquidity and bringing more capital onchain to support long-term ecosystem growth. This aligns with BNB Chain's expanding role in RWAs, stablecoins and enterprise activity.
  • BNB Chain released version 4 of Agent Studio with NodeOps integration for deployment without cloud accounts or complex setup. It now supports USDT, USDC and USD1 for agent payments alongside automatic wallet and password handling. These updates reduce friction for developers building autonomous on-chain agents that can earn and transact independently. The focus on AI agents drives utility and activity across the BNB Chain ecosystem.
  • Binance invested $100 million in Circle and renewed its USDC partnership for five years. This strengthens stablecoin liquidity and supports tokenized assets and RWAs on BNB Chain. It coincides with Binance's migration of funding accounts to a new Stocks Account that will support equity and options settlement in BNB and other assets starting late September. These moves highlight growing convergence between crypto infrastructure and traditional markets.

24h change: +0.11%. From $773.54 to $774.39.

  • Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are investigating whether Binance knowingly permitted users linked to Iran to bypass US sanctions. This probe follows the exchange's 2023 guilty plea and 4.3 billion dollar settlement for similar violations. Binance denies wrongdoing and says it cooperates with authorities. The development adds to ongoing regulatory pressure on the platform tied closely to the BNB ecosystem.
  • Binance acquired a 100 million dollar stake in Circle as part of a new five-year agreement. Under the deal Circle will pay Binance a monthly fee tied to USDC held through its infrastructure. The move strengthens promotion of USDC on Binance platforms and may increase stablecoin utility across BNB Chain. It follows Binance's broader push into tokenized assets and traditional finance products.
  • BNB Chain launched Agent Studio version 4 to simplify deployment of autonomous AI agents with NodeOps support and stablecoin integration. The 2026 technical roadmap targets doubled throughput, sub-second finality, and a new dedicated chain for high-frequency trading and AI use cases aiming for over 100000 transactions per second. These updates build on recent reductions in block times and focus on developer tools for the ecosystem. BNB powers fees, governance and utility across the expanding network.

24h change: +0.10%. From $606.14 to $606.75.

  • The BNB Smart Chain will undergo a network upgrade on August 25, 2026 at approximately 02:30 UTC. Exchanges including MEXC and Binance will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals to support the upgrade. This forms part of the chain's 2026 technical roadmap that includes improvements to transaction speed, finality, scalability, and support for AI agents and real world assets. The change reflects ongoing protocol development to handle growing usage across trading, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
  • BNB Chain announced it is pursuing legal action against a former employee who retained access to a tutorial wallet seed phrase and used it to launch a memecoin. Separate reports detail hackers using BNB Chain smart contracts and the EtherHiding technique to deliver malware via compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA prompts that trick users into running malicious commands. These examples highlight ongoing security risks in blockchain ecosystems as adoption grows. Teams respond with legal measures, awareness campaigns, and continued protocol improvements.
  • BNB trades near $600 with a market capitalization of approximately $80 billion. The token posted small daily declines of under 1 percent in recent sessions but recorded weekly gains of around 2 percent. 24-hour trading volume stands near $1 billion while Bitcoin trades above $65,000. Market reports show BNB moving in line with other major cryptocurrencies amid broader market attention on U.S. economic data.

24h change: +0.30%. From $601.94 to $603.75.

  • The BNB Chain testnet recorded an 88 percent jump in throughput following a recent upgrade. This marks progress on scaling initiatives outlined in the 2026 technical roadmap focused on high performance trading and execution efficiency. Faster testnet speeds suggest potential mainnet improvements that could benefit DeFi activity and overall network usage. The changes position the chain to handle greater transaction volumes while maintaining compatibility with existing tools.
  • The official BNB wallet introduced LP Zap functionality for streamlined liquidity provision and AI-powered token discovery features. These additions build on the BNBAgent SDK launch that enables developers to create AI agents for on-chain tasks. The updates make DeFi interactions more accessible while incorporating artificial intelligence to help users navigate the ecosystem. Such improvements aim to increase adoption by reducing complexity for both new and experienced participants.
  • BNB has regained the $600 price level with approximately 0.2 percent gains in the last 24 hours and nearly 3 percent over the past week. The token maintains its rank among the top cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization exceeding $80 billion. Community discussions reflect chart analysis focused on potential breakouts toward higher resistance levels. This price behavior occurs alongside consistent ecosystem updates and broader market movements.

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