Binance is a leading trading platform in the world of digital currencies, founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (known as CZ), and is characterized by its rapid growth and diverse services. It allows users to trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple through advanced tools including:

1. Instant Trading: Buy and sell currencies directly.

2. Futures: Trade currencies with high leverage agreements.

3. Options: Flexible trading strategies for professional traders.

4. Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Supporting DeFi applications through the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which offers fast transactions and low fees compared to the Ethereum network.