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BNB Chain
L1·BNB· 2020

BNB Chain

EVM-compatible chain originally launched by Binance as Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Rebranded to BNB Chain in 2022.

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BSCBNB
Milestones · 2/2100%
2022
Rebrand to BNB Chain (BC + BSC merged)
2020
BSC mainnet launch
Regulatory & legal history

Tied to Binance/CZ — see Binance entry. Oct 2022 Binance Bridge exploit drained ~$570M.

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theblock7 days ago
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Also a backer of companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Stripe, Reddit, OpenAI and Kalshi, Y Combinator wants to see Congress pass the CLARITY Act.

coindesk7 days ago
VanEck bets BNB’s real-world usage can stand out in a crowded crypto ETF market

VanEck says BNB’s user activity and revenue generation make it a stronger long-term crypto investment case than many blockchain projects still selling a vision.

coindesk10 days ago
Live markets: Bitcoin steady above $63,000, BNB, SOL edge higher as AI stocks rebound

Stocks recovered through SpaceX's oversubscribed IPO, an Nvidia and SK Hynix chip pact, and Apple's AI reboot, while crypto trailed.

cointelegraph15 days ago
Price predictions 6/3: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, HYPE, DOGE, ZEC, ADA, XLM

Bitcoin is at risk of a drop below $65,000, but buyers are expected to mount a strong defense as the price nears the crucial $60,000 level.

coindesk16 days ago
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) falls 10.7%, leading index lower

Binance Coin (BNB), down 3.4% from Tuesday, was also an underperformer.

coindesk18 days ago
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) surges 14.1% over weekend

Binance Coin (BNB), up 7.9%, was also a top performer.

theblock18 days ago
Binance adds over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs for traders outside the United States amid super app push

Binance launched U.S. stock and ETF trading for non-U.S. users and has plans for tokenized equities on BNB Chain.

cointelegraph21 days ago
DxSale drained for $7.3M in BNB Chain liquidity exploit

DxSale was drained for about $7.3 million from BNB Chain liquidity providers, raising fresh concerns over old DeFi locker contracts.

coindesk22 days ago
VanEck launches first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq

The ETF offers investors BNB exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without requiring them to directly buy or store the token.

theblock22 days ago
VanEck debuts first US spot BNB ETF in latest crypto investment product expansion

VanEck's VBNB joins a growing roster of spot crypto ETFs since the first U.S. Bitcoin products launched in 2024.

cointelegraph22 days ago
BNB joins US spot ETF market through VanEck’s VBNB launch

The physically backed fund gives US investors exchange-traded exposure to the Binance-linked cryptocurrency through traditional brokerage accounts.

cointelegraph23 days ago
Price predictions 5/27: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ZEC, ADA, XMR

Bitcoin briefly lost the $75,000 level after net flows into spot BTC ETFs turned negative. Do technical charts point to a BTC and altcoin recovery?

cointelegraph24 days ago
Price predictions 5/25: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ZEC

Bitcoin’s weekend bounce shows strong demand at lower levels, but holding $78,000 may remain a challenge for the bulls.

cointelegraph28 days ago
Price predictions 5/22: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH

Bitcoin sold off to $76,000, giving bears an opportunity to reclaim control of the crypto market. Meanwhile, altcoins like HYPE charted new highs.

cointelegraph30 days ago
Price predictions 5/20: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH

Bitcoin looks on track for a rally toward $80,000 while HYPE, ZEC and a handful of altcoins are pushing toward their range highs.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to a potential launch

The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US.

theblockabout 1 month ago
VanEck, Grayscale file fresh BNB ETF amendments as race for next altcoin spot ETF accelerates

Canary Capital, meanwhile, continues to push forward on its first-of-its-kind staked TRX ETF, also filing an amendment on Friday.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH

Sellers have pulled Bitcoin back below the $79,000 level, but buying may emerge as the price nears the $76,000 support.

coindeskabout 1 month ago
CoinDesk 20 performance update: BNB is only gainer as index drops 2%

BNB (BNB) rose 0.4% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% from Thursday.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
THORChain pauses trading after suspected $10M exploit

THORChain paused trading after ZachXBT flagged a suspected $10 million exploit spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base.

theblockabout 1 month ago
THORChain pauses trading as security researchers flag suspected $10M multi-chain exploit

THORChain halted trading after security researchers flagged a suspected exploit spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain and Base.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH

Bitcoin’s pullback is expected to find support near $79,000, but every recovery attempt is likely to be sold into.

coindeskabout 1 month ago
Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains

Bitcoin rolled back to $81,200 after dipping to $79,800 on Tuesday's hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while BNB zoomed 2.5% over 24 hours and dogecoin added 1.3% as crypto funds saw their strongest weekly inflows in months.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Rewardy Wallet launches global multi-chain swap campaign with incentives

Self-custody wallet by Chainwith opens two-week user activation across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Aptos, with prizes starting at $100.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/11: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin looks set for another blockbuster week, but potential resistance at $84,000 could complicate the rally. Will altcoin consolidation continue?

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/8: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH

Bitcoin continues to find buyers on each dip, but charts suggest traders may struggle to overcome the $84,000-$92,000 resistance cluster.

coindeskabout 1 month ago
CZ floats Binance.US revival to give U.S. users access to global crypto liquidity

The Binance founder said BNB Chain is the optimal payments rail for automated transactions between AI agents, noting that U.S. crypto policies are improving.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Price predictions 5/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, ZEC

Bitcoin sellers may show up if BTC hits $84,000, but altcoin charts continue to predict new price highs.

cointelegraphabout 2 months ago
Price predictions 5/4: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin has broken above the $79,500 level, backed by solid buying by institutional investors. Will the altcoins also follow?