Binance Coin

Binance Coin
BNB
Contract address
0xb8c7...1bdd52
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$576.98
$12.18(+2.11%)Today
Market cap
77.79B
Total volume (24h)
579.16M
Volume / Market cap
0.0074
Circulating supply
134.78M
Day range (24h)
$564.53$577.18
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 (July 4, 2026)$576.98+2.11%
24 hours ago (July 3, 2026)$565.05+2.11%
1 week ago (June 27, 2026)$563.28+2.43%
1 month ago (June 4, 2026)$603.49-4.39%
1 year ago (July 4, 2025)$656.51-12.11%

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24h change: +2.87%. From $558.09 to $574.11.

  • BNB Chain released BNB Agent Studio on July 1 2026 in partnership with AWS. Developers can describe an agent in one prompt within compatible coding tools and deploy it in about 15 minutes to the BNB Smart Chain. The agents receive on-chain identities via ERC-8004 standards, self-managed wallets, and mechanisms like x402 for autonomous payments and top-ups. Agents deploy to resilient AWS Bedrock infrastructure allowing persistence through failures, pausing, migration, and potential transfer while retaining learned context. This reduces integration complexity from days or weeks to minutes and supports growth in agentic applications on the network.
  • BNB Chain has seen cumulative tokenized stock trading volume surpass 5.2 billion dollars recently, overtaking some competitors like Solana in this segment. Binance's tokenized equity platform Bstocks reached 1 billion dollars in assets under management supported by banking partnerships. These developments align with BNB Chain's 2026 focus on real-world assets, stablecoins, and agentic finance as key growth areas alongside technical upgrades for higher throughput and lower fees.
  • BNB has traded in a range between approximately 549 and 568 dollars in recent weeks. The token showed modest recovery with small percentage gains in the last 24 hours amid broader market conditions. Market capitalization remains around 76 billion dollars with consistent daily volume. This price action coincides with active ecosystem announcements including the Agent Studio launch and ongoing roadmap items for scalability and AI tooling.

24h change: +1.57%. From $549.18 to $557.82.

  • The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation stablecoin rules took effect on July 1 2026. Binance updated labeling support structures and restrictions for users in the European Economic Area. The exchange withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece but indicated plans to apply in another member state. These changes limit certain services for EU accounts but user funds remain accessible. The development reflects broader regulatory tightening for crypto platforms operating in Europe.
  • Binance Wallet finished its prediction markets integration upgrade on July 2 2026 after a scheduled maintenance window. The update aimed to improve performance and stability of the feature across mobile web and API. Services resumed normal operation following the roughly one-hour upgrade. This fits into Binance's continued product development even amid regulatory shifts. It demonstrates ongoing investment in wallet functionality for users.
  • Recent data shows BNB Chain with the highest user retention among major chains with 1.49 million users from Q1 2025 remaining active in Q1 2026. The ecosystem continues to bring traditional assets onchain such as tokenized pre-IPO exposure to Revolut now tradable on PancakeSwap. Earlier 2026 hard forks have delivered sub-second block times improving performance for DeFi and other applications. These metrics highlight sustained growth in users and developer activity. BNB Chain positions itself for broader adoption through speed and real-world asset integration.

24h change: +0.69%. From $545.73 to $549.50.

  • Binance notified users in multiple EU countries that it would restrict or suspend services starting July 1 2026 because it lacked the required MiCA authorization. The exchange withdrew its application in Greece after it appeared approval would not come in time and now plans to seek a license in France. This highlights the strict compliance requirements under the new EU regulations and has added caution to sentiment around the Binance ecosystem and BNB.
  • BNB Chain has exceeded 5.2 billion dollars in cumulative trading volume for tokenized stocks and real-world assets, moving ahead of Solana. The ecosystem now offers over 700 tokenized assets from major companies with 24/7 trading and integration into DeFi protocols. This progress aligns with BNB Chain's 2026 priorities around real-world assets, stablecoins, and broader on-chain adoption of traditional finance products.
  • BNB Chain released BNB Agent Studio and the BNBAgent SDK, enabling developers to build and deploy AI agents using simple prompts for on-chain tasks like payments and identity. Recent coverage highlights how these agents can interact with blockchain rails and bank themselves autonomously. This development supports the chain's focus on agentic finance and positions BNB Chain as a hub for practical artificial intelligence applications in crypto.

24h change: -2.30%. From $558.67 to $545.84.

  • Binance's application for a license in Greece under the EU's new regime is expected to be rejected. This could end its permission to serve clients across the bloc from July 2026. Company executives have stated they will seek other routes to maintain a presence in Europe while BNB Chain operates independently with strong on-chain metrics.
  • Successive upgrades have reduced BNB Smart Chain block finality from around 45 seconds in 2022 to approximately 0.65 seconds. A layered consensus model separating block production from finality enabled these gains across multiple BEPs. These changes improve the experience for DeFi, gaming, AI agents, and high-throughput applications while maintaining security and decentralization.
  • VanEck introduced VBNB, the first US spot exchange-traded product providing direct exposure to BNB. Shares are backed by physically held BNB in cold storage with a qualified custodian and carry a 0.39 percent sponsor fee. The launch highlights BNB Chain's scale with tens of millions of monthly active users and substantial real-world usage in stablecoins, DeFi, and RWAs.

24h change: +1.46%. From $551.02 to $559.09.

  • Binance notified users in countries including France, Italy, Poland, and Spain that it will suspend new user onboarding and limit certain services effective July 1, 2026. The exchange withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece and intends to apply in France instead. This follows the end of the EU's MiCA transition period requiring authorization for crypto firms to operate across the bloc. The news has contributed to recent selling pressure on BNB amid concerns over reduced European trading volumes and liquidity.
  • BNB Chain has launched the BNBAgent SDK for building AI-powered blockchain agents and continues 2026 roadmap efforts targeting higher TPS, faster finality, and support for real-world assets and stablecoins. Recent hard forks have improved transaction efficiency and network stability. These developments aim to strengthen on-chain activity and utility for BNB independent of exchange volume. VanEck has highlighted BNB's real-world usage and revenue generation in the context of its spot BNB ETF.
  • BNB recently broke below the $570 support level and has traded near $550-$560 with mixed 24-hour performance but broader weekly declines. Market-wide liquidations totaling hundreds of millions have coincided with the price action. Technical indicators show bearish momentum in the short term with RSI and MACD readings supporting seller control. Analysts note the need to reclaim $570 for any near-term recovery, with lower supports around $520.

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