BNB(BNB)

$640.99

Here’s an updated snapshot of Binance and the crypto landscape as of today, June 18, 2025:

Binance’s native token (BNB) is trading around $641, slightly down from this morning’s high near $653, as traders weigh the broader market slowdown. The platform has been busy launching new USDⓈ-margined perpetual futures: specifically MYX/USDT at 12:30 UTC and SynFutures (F)/USDT at 12:45 UTC—each with up to 50× leverage, fueling interest among futures traders . Meanwhile, in response to U.S. Treasury moves, Binance has resumed support for Syrian users, now offering full trading on over 300 tokens using the Syrian pound following lifted U.S. sanctions .

On the regulatory front, the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance—initiated back in 2023—has seen a pitch for a 60‑day pause, amid a broader industry trend toward deregulation under the current U.S. administration . This easing of enforcement dovetails with a recent decision by the SEC to drop a civil suit against Binance concerning surveillance and fund controls .

Moreover, Binance is preparing for a hard fork of the IoTeX network on June 19, which will temporarily suspend IOTX deposits and withdrawals . On the product innovation side, the exchange has rolled out soft staking, new yield promotions offering up to 30 % APR, and expanded its loanable assets—now including tokens like TRUMP, PNUT, and SSV—for both flexible and VIP loans .

In short: Binance is balancing aggressive product expansion—from high-leverage futures contracts and staking/yield opportunities—to strategic regulatory positioning, particularly concerning U.S. and global market access.