$BNB

BNB (Binance Coin) has seen significant developments recently, both in its technology and market performance. In Q2 2025, BNB Chain rolled out major upgrades like the Lorentz and Maxwell hard forks, reducing block times to under 1 second and enabling faster, cheaper transactions. These upgrades also introduced features such as AI-powered dApp integration, stablecoin gas fee options, and enhanced developer support.

A major highlight was the completion of BNB’s 31st quarterly token burn, which removed over 1.5 million BNB from circulation—worth nearly \$1 billion—continuing its deflationary model. On the market side, BNB has reclaimed a top-5 spot by market capitalization, briefly overtaking Solana, with its valuation exceeding \$100 billion.

Institutional interest has also spiked. Hong Kong-based Nano Labs announced plans to acquire \$1 billion worth of BNB, aiming to control up to 10% of its circulating supply. Meanwhile, trading volume surged by over 60%, driven by growth in DeFi protocols, derivative trading, and ecosystem-wide incentives like airdrops and token launches.

Coinbase International has also introduced BNB perpetual futures for non-U.S. users, expanding its reach in global derivatives markets. Altogether, these advancements position BNB for strong potential growth heading into late 2025.