Binance Celebrates 8 Years of Empowering Financial Freedom
As Binance marks its 8th anniversary in 2025, we celebrate a journey that began with a bold vision and has grown into a global movement. Founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and Yi He, Binance was built on the belief that cryptocurrency could break down economic barriers and empower everyone to achieve financial freedom. Today, with 280 million users across over 100 countries—nearly 1 in 28 people on Earth—Binance stands as the world’s leading crypto platform, trusted by retail and institutional users alike.
The Binance Journey: From Vision to Victory
2017: Binance launched as a crypto-to-crypto exchange and skyrocketed to the world’s largest by trading volume in just 180 days. Mobile apps made crypto accessible anytime, anywhere.2018: The SAFU Fund was established with $1 billion USDC to protect user funds, setting a new standard for security.2019–2021: Expanded with P2P trading, Binance Earn, and Binance Pay, empowering users to trade, earn, and spend crypto seamlessly.2022–2023: Introduced Proof of Reserves and the Binance Web3 Wallet, reinforcing transparency and Web3 innovation.2024: Reached 200 million registered users, a testament to global trust.2025: Surpassed 280 million users, solidifying Binance’s role as the go-to platform for crypto trading and investing.
Beyond Trading: A Global Ecosystem
Binance has evolved far beyond an exchange, delivering life-changing tools and opportunities:
Binance Earn: Generated $50 billion in earnings and savings for users, making crypto a powerful wealth-building tool.Binance Pay: Processed $230 billion across 300 million transactions, saving users $1.75 billion in remittance fees between 2022 and 2024—transforming lives in underserved regions.Binance Academy: Educated 64 million people, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the crypto world confidently.Continued Innovation: From Binance Wallet and BinanceAlpha to Launchpool and Megadrop, Binance consistently introduces new ways to access digital assets and engage with the future of finance.
Unwavering Commitment to Security & Compliance
User safety is at the heart of Binance’s mission:
Since December 2022, Binance’s robust risk controls have prevented $10 billion in fraud losses and recovered or frozen $215 million in stolen funds.Responded to 24,100 law enforcement requests and conducted 400+ training sessions with global agencies to combat financial crime using blockchain transparency.22% of Binance’s workforce is dedicated to compliance, with a projected 33% increase in compliance spending in 2025 to maintain industry-leading trust and security.
A Message from CEO Richard Teng
“Eight years ago, we set out with a vision: to make crypto a fundamental way for people to increase their financial freedom—to access, spend, own, store, and earn their own money. Today, 280 million people have made it part of their lives, with Binance as their trusted guide. We’re grateful for that trust. As adoption grows, our mission remains clear: always placing users at the heart of every decision and building secure, accessible tools that empower everyone to participate in this new era of finance.”
Why Binance?
Trusted by Millions: 280 million users rely on Binance’s secure and innovative platform.Global Impact: From low-cost remittances to wealth-building tools, Binance empowers users worldwide.Innovation Leader: Cutting-edge features like Launchpool and Web3 Wallet keep Binance at the forefront of crypto.
Join the Celebration
Explore Binance’s core values and journey in our official blog. Share the milestone with visuals from our Google Drive folder. Let’s celebrate 8 years of financial freedom and look forward to shaping the future of crypto together!
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