Binance Coin

Binance Coin
BNB
Contract address
0xb8c7...1bdd52
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$767.68
-$3.00(-0.39%)Today
Market cap
102.22B
Total volume (24h)
744.82M
Volume / Market cap
0.0073
Circulating supply
133.16M
Day range (24h)
$763.65$775.55
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 8, 2026)$767.68-0.39%
24 hours ago (October 7, 2026)$770.69-0.39%
1 week ago (October 1, 2026)$764.65+0.40%
1 month ago (September 8, 2026)$755.58+1.60%
1 year ago (October 8, 2025)$1,315.62-41.65%

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24h change: -0.91%. From $780.99 to $773.85.

  • BNB Chain has reached 1.1 billion dollars in market capitalization for tokenized stocks and ETFs. This accounts for roughly 30 percent of the 3.7 billion dollar overall market ahead of Ethereum and Solana. The network also leads with 1.8 million holder addresses or 45 percent of the total. This growth reflects more than fivefold expansion in the sector since January and BNB Chain's focus on real-world assets and low-cost distribution for traditional finance products on chain.
  • Binance is adding Securitize Corp, StablecoinX Inc, JPMorgan Chase and Eli Lilly bStocks as eligible collateral for Cross Margin, Portfolio Margin and Portfolio Margin Pro. The corresponding trading pairs will support margin trading. The update takes effect October 7 at 12:00 UTC. This expands utility for tokenized securities following strong growth in bStocks trading volume and aligns with broader tokenization efforts on BNB Chain.
  • US government addresses transferred 40,285 BNB along with 834 BTC totaling over 100 million dollars. The BTC was deposited to Coinbase Prime while the BNB moved through multiple addresses to one labeled as custody or consolidation. No sale was confirmed in reports. Such movements are monitored for potential market impact though they often relate to internal government operations rather than direct selling pressure.

24h change: +0.57%. From $774.17 to $778.57.

  • BNB Chain has become the first blockchain to exceed $1.1 billion in market capitalization for tokenized stocks and ETFs. This represents roughly 30 percent of the overall $3.7 billion global market, ahead of Ethereum and Solana. The network also leads with 1.8 million addresses holding these assets, or 45 percent of the total. This milestone reflects more than fivefold growth in the tokenized equities sector since January and underscores BNB Chain's expanding role in bringing traditional financial products on-chain.
  • European Union regulators are reviewing how Binance continues to serve customers in the region despite not having a full MiCA license. The scrutiny focuses on the exchange's use of reverse solicitation after a wind-down order. This follows Binance's earlier efforts to obtain licenses across Europe. The developments are part of ongoing regulatory attention on major crypto platforms and could influence perceptions of the broader Binance ecosystem tied to BNB.
  • BNB Chain has extended its 0 Fee Carnival for USDC, USD1 and U transfers and bridges until the end of October. This initiative has already covered millions in network fees for users. It coincides with new wallet integrations such as native Phantom support for holding and swapping tokens. These moves aim to improve accessibility and reduce costs for participants in the BNB ecosystem.

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.

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