Binance
De Pere, United States5300 employees Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, serving over 235 million users across more than 130 countries. Founded in July 2017 by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He, Binance has evolved into a comprehensive blockchain ecosystem. The company operates without a central headquarters, having relocated multiple times for regulatory reasons, and is recognized as the largest crypto-holding entity globally, with over $200 billion in digital assets. Binance offers a wide range of services, including its primary centralized exchange, a decentralized exchange (Binance DEX), and a fiat-to-crypto exchange (Binance Jersey). Users can earn passive income through Binance Earn, engage in peer-to-peer lending, and utilize staking services. The ecosystem also includes Binance Coin (BNB), Binance Chain, Binance Labs for project incubation, and educational resources through Binance Academy. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Teng, appointed in November 2023, Binance continues to enhance compliance and expand its global reach.
