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#BinanceTurns8
PART 2 : PS3R
⛔2017 – The Launch
Founded July 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in China.
ICO Success: Raised ~$15 million via its BNB token ICO.
Rapid Growth: Became the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume within 6 months.

⛔2018 – Global Expansion
Launched Binance Labs, a venture arm to invest in blockchain startups.
Introduced Binance Academy (educational content) and Binance Info (market data).
Began work on Binance Chain, its own blockchain.

⛔2019 – Binance Chain & DEX
Binance Chain went live along with Binance DEX (decentralized exchange).
Binance Coin (BNB) migrated from Ethereum to Binance Chain.
Expanded fiat-to-crypto access through local partnerships and Binance Jersey (for Europe).

⛔2020 – DeFi & Smart Contracts
Launched Binance Smart Chain (BSC) — an Ethereum-compatible chain for DeFi and smart contracts.
BNB price started rising again due to BSC usage.
Launched Binance Card, allowing users to spend crypto.

⛔2021 – Peak Growth & Scrutiny
Binance saw explosive growth in users and volume during the bull market.
CZ pledged to make Binance more compliant and "centralized" where needed.
Rolled out Binance NFT Marketplace and expanded institutional services.

⛔2022 – Regulation, Innovation & Consolidation
Tightened compliance measures (mandatory KYC for all users.
Continued to innovate on BSC with Web3 integrations, GameFi, and DeFi protocols.
Helped support the crypto ecosystem during the Terra and FTX collapses.

⛔2023 – Leadership Changes & Legal Challenges
Changpeng Zhao stepped down as CEO in late 2023 after a settlement with U.S. authorities.
Richard Teng was appointed CEO.
Binance agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines to U.S. agencies but continued global operations.
Reaffirmed focus on regulatory compliance and user protection.

⛔2024–2025 – Reinvention & Web3 Pivot
Binance began rebranding as a Web3 ecosystem leader—focusing on wallets, decentralized identity, and cross-chain infrastructure.
Binance Smart Chain evolved into BNB Chain, now supporting scalable Layer 2 solutions.
Still remains a top 3 global exchange, but more focused on decentralization, regulation, and ecosystem services rather than just trading.


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Active & Upcoming Binance Events 2025
1. Platform Campaigns & Promotions
Binance regularly launches trading competitions, promotional giveaways, quizzes, and staking campaigns. Some recent and ongoing offerings include:
BNB Smart Chain Trading Competition: trade tokens like M, IDOL, AIN, CROSS, and ECHO to share in $3M in rewards (announced July 11, 2025)
“Sharia Earn Red Packet Giveaway” and staking offers spanning USDT and NXPC tokens
Creator Pad contests like “#BinanceTurns8 ” with USDC rewards

2. Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2025
Dates: December 3–4, 2025
Location: Coca‑Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE
Highlights: Keynote presentations by CZ (Changpeng Zhao) and Binance leadership, workshops, live ecosystem showcases, and global networking for crypto insiders
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#BinanceTurns8

To: Changpeng Zhao (CZ) @CZ
Founder & Former CEO, Binance
Congratulations on 8 Years of Remarkable Leadership and Innovation
Dear CZ,
On behalf of crypto enthusiasts, traders, builders, and dreamers around the globe, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude and congratulations to you and the entire Binance team on celebrating 8 years of groundbreaking achievements in the world of cryptocurrency.
Since its inception in 2017, Binance has not only grown to become the largest and most influential cryptocurrency exchange in the world—it has also shaped the very foundation of how millions of people interact with digital assets. Your vision, relentless drive, and commitment to innovation have empowered individuals across the globe with access to financial tools, knowledge, and opportunities that were once out of reach.
From simplifying crypto trading for beginners to launching impactful initiatives like Binance Academy, Binance Charity, Launchpad, BNB Chain, and countless DeFi and Web3 tools, your leadership has helped drive crypto adoption on a global scale. Even in challenging times, your transparency and resilience have remained a beacon of strength in the industry.
Eight years is a significant milestone—not just in terms of longevity, but in how much transformation Binance has sparked in such a short time. You’ve not only built a platform, but a movement.
Thank you, CZ, for being a pioneer. For taking bold risks. For standing by the crypto community. And for showing the world what’s possible when innovation meets purpose.
Here’s to the journey so far—and to the exciting future ahead.
$BNB