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90% of Stolen Crypto Recovered Through Rapid Response and Cross-Chain CoordinationBinance announced today that it successfully helped trace, block, and recover approximately $6.1 million worth of crypto assets following the recent exploit targeting decentralized exchange platform KiloEx.The quick response involved a coordinated effort across the Binance security teams, BNB Chain ecosystem partners, cross-chain bridge providers, and law enforcement agencies, resulting in the recovery of about 90% of the stolen assets.Overview of the KiloEx ExploitOn April 15, 2025, KiloEx suffered a sophisticated price manipulation attack exploiting vulnerabilities in its price oracle system.The attacker manipulated price feeds using a wallet funded via Tornado Cash, an anonymizing service.By exploiting cross-chain structures across Base, BNB Chain, and Taiko, the hacker withdrew artificially inflated profits, draining an estimated $8.44 million.Binance's Response TimelineWithin 30 minutes of the incident being flagged by the community, Binance security teams activated an emergency protocol.The team immediately traced suspicious wallet addresses and blacklisted them internally to block any further fund movements.Cross-chain bridge providers were contacted to restrict hacker activity across multiple networks.On-chain forensic analysis combined open-source and proprietary tools to track and build a behavioral profile of the attacker.Recovery Efforts and ResolutionWith strong evidence gathered, Binance and KiloEx initiated targeted communications with the attacker via on-chain messages, simultaneously filing a report with law enforcement.After 24 hours of negotiation efforts, the attacker agreed to return 90% of the stolen funds in exchange for a 10% white-hat bounty and a cease of further legal action.Binance highlighted that ecosystem-wide collaboration, swift technical analysis, and law enforcement pressure were crucial to this successful recovery.Broader ImplicationsThe KiloEx incident underscores the growing sophistication of cross-chain exploits but also demonstrates the maturing resilience of the crypto ecosystem through real-time collaboration between centralized exchanges, DeFi platforms, and regulatory authorities.Binance reaffirmed its commitment to protecting users and maintaining trust across Web3 platforms by responding swiftly to security incidents.

SIGN Trading Now Live on Binance AlphaAccording to official information, Binance Alpha has officially launched Sign (SIGN) for trading as of April 28, 2025. 

Trading Begins April 28 With Up to 75x Leverage on SIGN FuturesBinance has announced the expansion of support for Sign (SIGN) across multiple product offerings, including Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Binance Convert, Margin Trading, and Futures.The listing will roll out on April 28, 2025, alongside the launch of the USDⓈ-M SIGNUSDT Perpetual Contract, offering leverage of up to 75x.Key Details for Sign (SIGN) ListingFeatureDetailsEarn Launch TimeApril 28, 2025, 11:00 UTCMargin Listing TimeApril 28, 2025, 11:20 UTCFutures Launch TimeApril 28, 2025, 11:00 UTCAvailable on Buy CryptoWithin one hour after Spot listingAvailable on ConvertWithin one hour after Spot listingBinance Simple EarnSIGN Flexible Products will be available for subscription starting April 28, 11:00 UTC.Buy & Sell CryptoUsers can purchase SIGN using Visa, MasterCard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Revolut, or trade with their Binance account balances.Binance ConvertSIGN will be available for zero-fee conversions against BTC, USDT, and other tokens.Binance MarginSIGN will be added as a borrowable asset on both Cross Margin and Isolated Margin.Trading pairs available: SIGN/USDT and SIGN/USDC.Binance FuturesUSDⓈ-M SIGNUSDT Perpetual Contract:Leverage: Up to 75xSettlement Asset: USDTFunding Rate: Capped at +2.00% / -2.00%, with funding settlements every four hoursTrading Hours: 24/7Multi-Assets Mode: Supported

Expansion Aims to Enhance Trading Flexibility Through Spot Grid and Spot DCA StrategiesBinance has announced the expansion of its Spot Trading Bots services with the addition of new trading pairs, effective April 29, 2025, at 08:00 UTC.The FET/USDC and RENDER/USDC pairs will become available for both Spot Grid and Spot Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) strategies. The move is aimed at offering users more automated trading options and enhancing the overall Spot trading experience.Details of New Trading Bots ServicesFeatureDetailsLaunch DateApril 29, 2025, 08:00 UTCTrading Bots EnabledSpot Grid and Spot DCANew Trading PairsFET/USDC and RENDER/USDCBinance users will be able to automate their trading strategies on these pairs, choosing between grid trading — ideal for capturing market volatility — or DCA — suited for systematic investment over time.Important Eligibility InformationTrading of these new pairs is subject to regional eligibility. Users must complete account verification to access the new trading services.Currently, residents of the following countries and regions are restricted from trading these pairs:CanadaCubaCrimea RegionIranNetherlandsNorth KoreaSyriaUnited States and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands)Non-government controlled areas of UkraineBinance noted that the list of restricted jurisdictions may be updated periodically based on changes in legal and regulatory frameworks.

According to Binance's official announcement, effective from 2025-05-02 08:00 (UTC), Binance Futures will modify the funding rate settlement frequency for USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts. This adjustment aims to enhance user experience by aligning the settlement frequency with market conditions.Adjustment Details- The funding rate settlement frequency will change from every eight or four hours to every one hour if the previous funding rate settlement reaches the funding rate cap/floor.- For instance, the USDⓈ-M BTCUSDT perpetual contract, with a funding rate cap/floor of +0.3% / -0.3%, will see its settlement frequency adjusted to every one hour if the rate hits these limits.- The adjustment will be implemented approximately 15 minutes after the previous funding rate settlement reaches the cap/floor.Understanding Funding Rates- Funding rates are crucial for aligning the price of perpetual contracts with the underlying asset's spot market price.- These rates are exchanged directly between traders, with long-position holders paying short-position holders when the rate is positive, and vice versa.- The rates are influenced by market conditions, typically lower during low volatility and potentially reaching maximum levels during high volatility.- Users are advised to monitor their positions and collateral closely to avoid margin calls and liquidations.Exceptions and Additional Information- The USDⓈ-M FLMUSDT perpetual contract will maintain a funding rate settlement frequency of every two hours until further notice.- USDⓈ-M VOXELUSDT and ALPACAUSDT contracts will continue with a one-hour frequency, subject to future changes.- Users can access real-time funding rate information and history through Binance's platform or via API endpoints.This adjustment reflects Binance's commitment to optimizing its services in response to market dynamics, ensuring a seamless trading experience for its users. Further announcements will be made if additional changes are implemented.

Trading Set for April 28, With Retroactive Rewards for Simple Earn UsersBinance has announced that Sign (SIGN), a project focused on global credential verification and token distributions, will be listed as the 16th project on the HODLer Airdrops page. Spot trading for SIGN is scheduled to commence on April 28, 2025, at 11:00 UTC.Eligible users who subscribed BNB to Simple Earn (Flexible or Locked) and/or On-Chain Yields products between April 15, 00:00 UTC and April 19, 23:59 UTC will receive SIGN airdrops based on their historical BNB holdings.Trading and Airdrop DetailsSpot Trading Pairs: SIGN/USDT, SIGN/USDC, SIGN/BNB, SIGN/FDUSD, and SIGN/TRYSpot Trading Launch: April 28, 11:00 UTCAirdrop Distribution: Tokens will be deposited into users' Spot Accounts at least one hour before spot trading begins.Seed Tag Applied: Due to the project's early-stage naturePrior to the spot launch, SIGN will be available for trading on Binance Alpha starting April 28 at 10:00 UTC. After the main spot market listing, SIGN will no longer be showcased on Binance Alpha.Tokenomics OverviewToken Name: Sign (SIGN)Genesis Total Supply: 10,000,000,000 SIGNCirculating Supply at Listing: 1,200,000,000 SIGN (12% of total supply)HODLer Airdrops Allocation: 200,000,000 SIGN (2.00% of total supply)Future Marketing Allocation: 150,000,000 SIGN (1.50% of total supply, released 3 months post-listing)Network: EthereumSmart Contract Address: 0x868FCEd65edBF0056c4163515dD840e9f287A4c3Listing Fee: 0A detailed research report on SIGN will be available within 24 hours of this announcement.

Platform Adds Auto-Invest, Mock Copy Trading, and Expanded Transparency ToolsBinance has introduced five new features to its Spot Copy Trading platform, aiming to enhance user control, transparency, and accessibility. The update comes as copy trading continues to gain traction, particularly among newer participants in the crypto market.According to Binance, the number of Spot Copy Trading portfolios has grown more than 52 times over the past year, as users increasingly look to replicate the strategies of more experienced traders.New Features IntroducedAuto-Invest IntegrationThe new Auto-Invest feature allows users to automatically copy trades from selected Lead Traders. Users can set parameters such as investment amount, copy frequency, and stop-loss thresholds. Once configured, trades are mirrored automatically without the need for manual input.Lead Trader Comparison ToolA comparison tool has also been added, allowing users to evaluate Lead Traders based on a range of metrics including return on investment (ROI), win rate, total profit and loss, and number of current followers. The tool is intended to help users make more informed decisions when selecting portfolios to copy.Mock Copy TradingTo support risk-free learning, Binance now offers Mock Spot Copy Trading, enabling users to simulate trades using virtual funds. Up to 10 mock portfolios can be tracked simultaneously. While these portfolios do not involve real assets, users can observe how strategies perform in real time.Order TransparencyA new Failed Orders tab has been added to improve transparency. In addition to active and completed trades, users will now be able to see which trades did not execute and why, giving more visibility into overall portfolio performance.Private Portfolios for Lead TradersBinance has also introduced the option for Lead Traders to create invite-only portfolios. This allows them to restrict access to certain trading strategies, which may be useful for those managing private communities or offering premium trading content.

INIT Now Available Across Multiple Binance Services Starting April 24Binance announced the full integration of Initia (INIT) across its ecosystem, including Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin Trading, and USDⓈ-M Futures. These services will go live starting April 24, 2025, at the respective times listed below.INIT Integration TimelineBinance Simple EarnINIT Flexible Products will be available on April 24 at 11:00 UTCUsers can subscribe to INIT to earn passive income on idle assetsBuy CryptoINIT will be purchasable via VISA, MasterCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and RevolutAlso available through account balances within one hour after INIT Spot listingBinance ConvertINIT will be available for zero-fee conversions against BTC, USDT, and other supported assetsLive within one hour of Spot listingBinance MarginINIT will be added as a borrowable asset on both Cross and Isolated MarginINIT/USDT and INIT/USDC pairs go live at 11:20 UTC on April 24Binance FuturesINITUSDT Perpetual Contract launches at 11:00 UTCKey Specs:Leverage: Up to 5xFunding Rate: ±2.00%, settled every 4 hoursTrading Mode: Multi-Assets Mode supportedMark Price Formula: Median (Price1, Price2, Contract Price)The contract will transition from pre-market to standard perpetual within an hour, with no disruption to trading.Available for Futures Copy Trading within 24 hours post-launch.

Binance Wallet has announced via its official social media channels that the Zora (ZORA) token airdrop has been completed. However, the team has acknowledged that some users are currently experiencing issues when attempting to sell ZORA tokens.“The Zora token airdrop has been completed,” Binance Wallet stated.“We are aware that some users are experiencing issues when attempting to sell Zora tokens. Our team is actively investigating it and will endeavor to resolve the issue asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.”The statement comes shortly after ZORA trading went live on Binance Alpha, where the token was listed under the Seed Tag following its HODLer Airdrop campaign.Team Actively InvestigatingWhile the distribution process has concluded, the inability to sell tokens has affected a segment of users, prompting Binance Wallet’s technical team to launch an internal investigation. 

Binance has announced a brief rescheduling of the Zora (ZORA) trading and airdrop launch, citing a slight delay on the project side. Trading for ZORA will now begin at 13:10 UTC, ten minutes later than originally planned.The ZORA airdrop will follow 10 minutes after trading begins, and all eligibility criteria remain unchanged.New Timeline:Trading Start Time: 13:10 UTCAirdrop Distribution: 13:20 UTCBinance appreciates the community’s patience and continued support and will share further updates as needed. 

Binance Alpha has announced the listing of Dolomite (DOLO). Trading will open on April 24th, with the exact time to be announced. In addition, all eligible Binance Exchange users with a purchase history on Alpha will receive an airdrop of 260 DOLO tokens in their Alpha accounts 10 minutes after trading begins.Eligibility is limited to users who, between April 15, 2025, 00:00:00 and April 21, 2025, 23:59:59 (UTC+0), maintained a combined daily average holding of $50 or more on the Binance Exchange and Wallet, and accumulated at least $100 worth of Alpha purchases on the Binance Exchange. 

According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha has added HYPER.

Binance Wallet announced on X that the Hyperlane (HYPER) TGE  has resumed for subscription and will conclude at April 22 11:00 AM (UTC) as planned.  In addition, Binance Wallet is aware of users’ feedback regarding the gas fees incurred from previous failed attempts and is currently working on a compensation plan to cover these fees.  

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global crypto market cap is $2.78T, a 1.41% increase over the last day.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $86,390 and $88,877 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $88,529, up by 1.37%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include PIXEL, MAGIC, and AUDIO, up by 34%, 31%, and 31%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Paul Atkins Takes Charge as SEC Chair, Anticipated Changes in Crypto ETFsCFTC Seeks Public Input on Derivatives Market TrendsDigital Asset Investment Sees Modest Inflows Amid Mixed Market SentimentBond Volatility Index MOVE Rises Amid Speculation on Federal Reserve ActionsBloomberg: 2x Inverse Ethereum ETF Among Top-Performing ETFs in 2025Michael Saylor: Strategy’s Bitcoin Return Hits 12.1% in 2025 After New 6,556 BTC PurchaseGrayscale Opens Decentralized AI Fund to Qualified InvestorsArthur Hayes Warns Yen Strength Could Trigger Leverage Unwind in U.S. MarketsGoldman Sachs CEO Predicts Gradual Interest Rate Cuts by Federal ReserveGold's Surge Sparks Debate Over Its Role as Money Amid Economic ConcernsMarket movers:ETH: $1630.4 (-0.79%)XRP: $2.1015 (-1.35%)BNB: $606.33 (+0.35%)SOL: $139.42 (-0.58%)DOGE: $0.16455 (+1.58%)ADA: $0.6411 (-0.67%)TRX: $0.2493 (+1.80%)WBTC: $88470.26 (+1.31%)LINK: $13.4 (-1.33%)TRUMP: $8.55 (+3.14%)

Binance Wallet stated on X that, due to a slight project delay, the Hyperlane (HYPER) TGE launch will be rescheduled to a later time whenever project team is ready. The team is actively addressing the final details and will announce the new start time shortly.

Binance has announced that it will launch the DEEPUSDT perpetual contract at 08:30 (UTC+0) on April 22, 2025, with leverage of up to 50x.

Hashdit Flags Victim Activity Involving Suspicious Address and Deceptive PromotionsBinance is actively investigating reports of a scam involving a fraudulent wallet platform following alerts from on-chain security firm Hashdit, which identified victims who unknowingly transferred USDT to a suspicious address.According to reports shared with Binance, victims were targeted through text messages containing links to a fake gaming platform that falsely promised 3% bonus returns for USDT deposits. Once deposited, users were unable to withdraw their funds without playing platform-based games — which appeared engineered to be unwinnable.The wallet address identified in this case is:TBdhDN5DQc415YDDuzKnzr3oywjfqxdvJYHashdit's analysis indicates that users were instructed by fraudulent actors, often posing as representatives of the platform or through call center-style interactions, to deposit funds into this address under the false pretense of unlocking bonuses or earnings.Binance's Ongoing Response and User SupportBinance’s internal security and compliance teams are conducting a thorough review of activity related to the flagged address. By its user protection protocols, accounts involved in suspected scam interactions may be temporarily restricted while investigations are underway.Users who may have interacted with the platform or the identified wallet address are strongly encouraged to:Report the incident to the Binance Support CenterInclude transaction hashes, wallet addresses, and any related screenshotsAvoid further interaction with unsolicited links or unverified third-party platformsStay Vigilant Against ScamsBinance reminds users to take extra precautions when approached with offers from unknown sources. To protect your assets:Do not send funds to wallet addresses promoted through unofficial or unsolicited messagesAvoid platforms promising guaranteed returns or gaming-based withdrawal mechanismsVerify promotions through official Binance channels only

Binance Alpha has expanded its listings to include Balance (EPT) along with several trending meme and community tokens — Mog Coin (MOG), SPX6900 (SPX), Popcat (POPCAT), and Milady Cult Coin (CULT) — according to the Binance app.The additions reflect growing interest in niche and community-driven assets within the crypto ecosystem, as Binance Alpha continues to provide early access to emerging and highly-discussed tokens.Newly Listed Tokens on Binance AlphaBalance (EPT) — An AI + Web3 infrastructure token supporting decentralized ecosystems.Mog Coin (MOG)Contract Address: 0xaaee1a9723aadb7afa2810263653a34ba2c21c7aSPX6900 (SPX)Contract Address: 0xe0f63a424a4439cbe457d80e4f4b51ad25b2c56cPopcat (POPCAT)Contract Address: 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hrMilady Cult Coin (CULT)Contract Address: 0x0000000000c5dc95539589fbd24be07c6c14eca4adBinance Alpha users can now explore trading opportunities in these tokens through the platform's exclusive access layer, with additional details on trading pairs and availability expected soon.

Binance is pleased to announce that Zora (ZORA) will be available for trading on Binance Alpha starting April 23, 2025, at 13:00 UTC.To mark the listing, an exclusive airdrop of 4,276 ZORA tokens will be distributed to eligible users directly in their Alpha accounts by 13:10 UTC on the same day.Airdrop Eligibility CriteriaTo qualify for the airdrop, users must meet the following conditions:Have a total purchase volume of at least $50 on Alpha using Spot or Funding accounts on the Binance Exchange.Purchases must be made between 00:00:00 UTC on March 22, 2025, and 23:59:59 UTC on April 20, 2025.Airdrop is limited to eligible Binance Exchange users with a verified purchasing history on Alpha.