For Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange worldwide, the last two years have been a whirl-around. Regulatory battles, heavy fines, and even the arrest of its founder CZ presented an image of an industry titan under attack.
Still, Binance comes out unharmed. The trade confirmed on Saturday that it has exceeded an amazing 200 million members, therefore confirming its indisputable supremacy in cryptocurrencies.
Attending the company’s celebration, Binance CEO Richard Teng expressed best wishes to the users. He acknowledged that the success of the path was much influenced by the support of the society. According to his message:
We have hit 200M users Binance! This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without YOU – our incredible community … Thank you! The journey to 1 billion users continues. Let’s keep building together.
Unfazed By The Storm
This turning point occurs against a backdrop of great scrutiny. From nations including the UK, Singapore, and the US, the firm has had an onslaught of legal challenges since 2022.
Charges of poor anti-money laundering policies and unregistered securities offers resulted in large fines and operational restrictions. News of CZ’s detention in China in early 2024 surfaced, sparking concerns about the future of the exchange in especially dramatic turn-around.
Today, we celebrate 200 million – and it’s all because of YOU!
Your support is the heartbeat of our journey to 1 billion users.
Here’s to the stars of our story – you!#Binance200M #Binancian #Binance pic.twitter.com/3cWTEHxg7j
— Binance (@binance) June 8, 2024
Still, the crypto exchange apparently has withstood the crisis really brilliantly. It not only kept its user base but also made notable growth of it possible.
In just two years, Binance has added a startling 70 million users above 130 million recorded in 2023. This resiliency points to a strong reservoir of user loyalty maybe resulting from its extensive crypto products, reasonable prices, and easy interface.
Growing Concerns
Unquestionably remarkable, Binance’s expansion also begs questions over the growing centralising of the bitcoin market. With a user base projected at 562 million in 2024 and constituting a startling 35% of the worldwide crypto community,
The business has a great deal of influence. The whole crypto market might suffer greatly in a possible future where Binance suffers a security breach or encounters tighter rules.
Unanswered Questions
The declaration of this milestone credits the expansion to a great fit between Binance’s offerings and market need. It does not say, nevertheless, what stimulates this need.
Are consumers drawn by Binance’s large coin range, mobile app simplicity, or are they just uninformed of the exchange’s controversies?
Featured image from Alamy, chart from TradingView
