Binance Expands Institutional Services Amid U.S. Crypto Policy Shifts

April 5, 2025 – Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, announced a new suite of institutional-grade products, including staking derivatives and yield-optimized portfolios, capitalizing on the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies. This move comes as the U.S. House Committee advances the STABLE Act, which formalizes reserve requirements for stablecoins but bans interest payments to holders—a gap Binance aims to fill for institutional clients via offshore offerings .

- Binance’s new "Custody" service targets hedge funds with tax-optimized crypto lending, leveraging Hong Kong’s regulatory framework .

- The exchange is rumored to be preparing for an IPO in 2026, following Circle’s recent filing (ticker: CRCL) .

- Market Reaction: BNB, Binance’s native token, surged 5% post-announcement, outperforming Bitcoin’s stagnant $83K hold .