global growth, trust, and maturity

The year 2025 proved to be a pivotal one for Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world both in terms of trading volumes and user numbers. With 300 million global users—approximately one in 27 people worldwide—Binance reaffirms its status as the undisputed leader in the digital asset landscape. The year just concluded marks the definitive transition of cryptocurrencies from a niche phenomenon to an integrated component of the real economy, increasingly involving individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, emphasized how 2025 represents the beginning of a new era for the sector: “After years of building in complex environments, 2025 marks the start of a more stable and predictable era, where regulation, trust, and real adoption increasingly tend to converge.” Digital assets are now part of everyday life, no longer relegated to the fringes of finance.

Resilience in a Complex Global Context

Volatility and New Challenges

The year 2025 was marked by significant volatility in global markets: from the hype cycle surrounding artificial intelligence with Project Stargate, to the shock of DeepSeek Monday, and the commercial tensions and U.S. government shutdown that temporarily halted the release of key macroeconomic data. In this uncertain scenario, the crypto sector demonstrated extraordinary resilience.

Regulation as a Lever for Stability

A decisive moment was marked by the signing of the GENIUS Act on July 18, which transformed the perception of regulation: from an obstacle to an element of protection and stability for innovation. 70% of the major global jurisdictions are now introducing clear regulatory frameworks, while the new FASB accounting standards are making corporate crypto assets increasingly transparent. Thus, the era of the crypto “Far West” comes to an end, paving the way for a more stable and predictable phase.

The Convergence Between Retail and Institutions

Record Data on Binance

In 2025, a new reality has solidified: the convergence between the retail and institutional worlds. On Binance, the volume driven by global retail has increased by 125%, confirming the central role of individual users. Simultaneously, institutional adoption has experienced significant acceleration, with a 21% year-over-year increase in institutional trading volume.

Wall Street’s Entry into Blockchain

The market has seen over $30 billion in net inflows into ETFs and nearly $10 billion in sovereign bonds brought on-chain by operators like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, marking the adoption of the blockchain by Wall Street as well. Nearly 50% of the global trading volume of BTC and ETH was concentrated on Binance, while over 60% of mainstream on-chain transactions went through Binance Wallet. The total product volume reached a record figure of $34 trillion.

Innovation and Web3 Integration

To facilitate the transition between the on-chain and off-chain worlds, Binance has integrated the Web3 experience directly into the exchange with Alpha 2.0, which in the past year has handled over 1 trillion dollars in volume, engaging 17 million users and distributing 782 million dollars in airdrop rewards.

Trust, Security, and Global Responsibility

Proof of Reserves and Certifications

The trust of 300 million users represents an unprecedented responsibility. By 2025, Binance has become one of the leading global custodians of digital wealth, with $162.8 billion in user assets, publicly verified through Proof of Reserves (POR). The company has obtained full authorization from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM and has achieved 29 global certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 1/2.

Security and Fraud Prevention

Binance has introduced a Responsible AI Framework and a company-wide digital resilience strategy. Between 2023 and 2025, direct exposure to major illicit flows was reduced by 96%. Artificial intelligence models and risk controls prevented $6.7 billion in potential fraud losses for 5.4 million users, while the phishing success rate dropped from 3.2% to 0.4%. Over 50,000 users were assisted in recovering $11.7 million lost in external scams.

Towards 2026: New Prospects for the Crypto Market

A Favorable Macroeconomic Context

Looking towards 2026, the context appears increasingly favorable: resilient global growth, technological advancements (AI, Quantum, Fusion), greater fiscal and monetary liquidity, and a regulatory framework in the process of being defined with the imminent RFIA/CLARITY Act. These forces are driving the market towards a structural expansion, supported by real liquidity and concrete use cases.

New Opportunities and Transformation of Financial Infrastructure

The next phase of growth in the crypto sector will be driven not only by sentiment but by sovereign capital and enterprise applications, paving the way for a profound transformation of the global financial infrastructure.

Binance’s Mission: Financial Freedom and Inclusion

Binance’s mission remains to promote the Freedom of Money. The company will continue to invest in security, compliance, and education, from AI-based projects to financial training through Binance Junior, up to supporting Binance Charity, which has already donated over 43 million dollars benefiting 4 million people, including 270,000 in 2025 alone.

Binance thus confirms itself as a safe and reliable benchmark for everyone, from the first crypto purchase to the management of institutional capital, supporting users and partners at every stage of their journey in the world of digital assets.

Binance today positions itself as the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, offering a range of products and services that encompass every aspect of the crypto world. In Italy, the team led by CEO Gianluigi Guida works closely with local institutions and associations to promote regulation that supports the healthy and sustainable development of the sector.