In an interesting development, Grayscale has applied to the United States Securities and Exchange Committee to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to BNB, the Binance Ecosystem’s native token. This move marks a power play by the asset management firm to further establish itself in the cryptocurrency space.

Grayscale Looks To Add To List Of Crypto-Linked ETFs

On Friday, January 23, Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC to launch a spot BNB exchange-traded fund in the US. According to the SEC filing, the proposed Grayscale ETF would hold the Binance ecosystem’s native token directly and issue shares designed to track the token’s market value.

This Grayscale investment product, if approved, would offer US investors exposure to the BNB token without having to own or hold the asset themselves. The asset manager’s registration statement also revealed that the exchange-traded fund would trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol GBNB, subject to regulatory approval. 

It is worth mentioning that Grayscale is not the first asset manager to file for a spot BNB ETF, as VanEck applied as far back as April 2025. However, this latest filing reflects the firm’s resolve to expand its list of crypto-linked investment products, especially after the successful launch of the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

It was always only a matter of time before BNB, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, received extra attention from institutions focused on exchange-traded products. As such, this move by Grayscale has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency market, including former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao.

In a Friday post on the social media platform X, CZ said that Grayscale’s submission of its S-1 filing to the SEC represents a small step toward making the United States the capital of crypto. “A small step in helping to make America the Capital of Crypto, by giving access to the 3rd largest crypto,” the Binance co-founder wrote on Friday.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg ETF expert James Seyffart concurred that a spot ETF approval could mean that the BNB token will be classified as a commodity rather than a security. This is because the approval of an exchange-traded fund is often an indication that the SEC views the underlying asset as a commodity rather than as a security.

BNB Price At A Glance

After making a play for $900 on Friday afternoon, the price of BNB now stands at around $890. According to data from CoinGecko, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency is down by nearly 5% in the past seven days.

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has pushed back against growing scrutiny surrounding his relationship with President Donald Trump, saying his ties to the president and his family have been widely misunderstood following Trump’s decision to grant him a pardon last year.

CZ Rejects Allegations Of Binance’s Political Links

Attention on Zhao intensified after President Trump issued a pardon in October 2025, a move that prompted renewed criticism from Democratic lawmakers and fueled questions about Binance’s alleged political and business connections. 

Addressing the controversy in a recent interview with CNBC, Zhao said claims of a business relationship with the Trump family are inaccurate. “There’s no business relationship whatsoever,” Zhao stated. The former executive added that the narrative surrounding the pardon and Binance’s alleged ties to Trump had been “misconstrued.”

Much of the scrutiny centers on Binance’s connection to the Trump-linked decentralized finance (DeFi) venture World Liberty Financial (WLFI). 

That connection traces back to a $2 billion investment made in March 2025 by MGX, a state‑owned firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MGX invested in Binance using USD1, a stablecoin created by World Liberty Financial.

Zhao emphasized that the payment method was chosen by the investor, not Binance. “MGX is the investor. They choose USD1,” he said. “My request to them was they pay us in crypto. I don’t want to deal with banks, really.” 

According to Zhao, the use of the venture’s USD1 stablecoin has been wrongly interpreted as evidence of a deeper relationship. “Many people misconstrued that,” he added.

WLFI Push Back On Political Influence Claims

In a statement, WLFI spokesperson David Wachsman said the company played no role in the pardon process. “As we have stated many times, WLFI is not a political organization and had zero role in the pardon process,” Wachsman said. “To imply otherwise is dangerous and false.”

Trump himself downplayed any personal connection in a November interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes. “I have no idea who he is,” the president said of Zhao. Trump added that he had been told Zhao was “a victim, just like I was and just like many other people, of a vicious, horrible group of people in the Biden administration.”

Additional attention has focused on Binance’s lobbying efforts in Washington. NBC News reported during the week of the pardon that Binance had hired Checkmate Government Relations, a lobbying firm led by Charles McDowell, who is a friend of Donald Trump Jr. 

According to disclosures, the firm was paid $450,000 to lobby the White House and the Treasury Department on matters including “executive relief” and digital asset‑related financial services policy.

Zhao denied that any lobbying effort was connected to his pardon. “There is a lot of media saying that there is some deal in place to get me the pardon,” he told CNBC in Davos. “As far as I know, that does not exist at all.”

Binance’s former CEO also said he has never spoken directly with President Trump. “The closest that I got to him was today when he was doing the Board of Peace session,” Zhao said. “I was in the audience, about 30 to 40 feet away from him.”

At the time of writing, Binance Coin (BNB) was trading at $893, having recorded a 4% drop over the previous week. However, it is one of the few cryptocurrencies to have retained gains year-to-date, with an increase of 30% in that time. 

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Major cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly positioning to bring tokenized stock trading onto the blockchain, signaling a renewed push to merge traditional financial markets with digital assets. 

According to a report published Friday by The Information, platforms such as Binance are exploring ways to offer crypto tokens that track publicly listed US companies, effectively creating new channels for equity exposure through tokenized instruments.

Binance And OKX Explore Tokenized Stocks

The report says Binance is considering reintroducing stock tokens to its platform, several years after pulling similar products in 2021 amid regulatory uncertainty. 

The plan, cited by a person familiar with the matter, reflects a broader shift within the industry as exchanges revisit tokenized equities under evolving market and compliance frameworks. 

OKX is also said to be evaluating the possibility of offering tokenized stocks, according to Haider Rafique, the company’s global managing partner and chief marketing officer.

Binance has framed the move as part of its long-term strategy to connect traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem. In a statement to CoinDesk, a Binance spokesperson said the exchange is focused on expanding user choice while maintaining strict regulatory standards. 

The company noted that it began supporting tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) last year and recently launched what it described as the first regulated traditional finance perpetual contracts settled in stablecoins. 

Exploring tokenized equities, the spokesperson said, is a natural progression as Binance continues to build infrastructure, collaborate with established financial institutions, and develop new products for users and the wider industry.

Binance and OKX are not alone in this effort. Several major crypto firms, including Robinhood (HOOD), Gemini (GEMI), and Kraken, have already rolled out tokenized stock offerings in Europe. Meanwhile, Robinhood and blockchain startup Dinari are seeking regulatory approval to introduce similar products in the United States.

Tokenized Shares Gain Increased Interest

Robinhood took a significant step in June of last year when it launched trading in tokens linked to publicly listed companies and announced plans to expand into tokenized shares of private firms. 

As part of the rollout, the company distributed tokens pegged to OpenAI. According to Robinhood’s terms and conditions, those tokens function as derivative contracts backed by the firm’s ownership of fund units in a special-purpose vehicle that holds OpenAI convertible notes. 

Coinbase (COIN), on the other hand, is reportedly in discussions with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about launching tokenized securities that would grant investors the same legal rights and benefits as conventional shares. 

Several issuers involved in the space say they are closely adhering to established rules around securities law, anti-money laundering requirements, bankruptcy protections, and investor safeguards.

Industry leaders argue that, when structured properly, tokenization can strengthen rather than weaken investor protections. Ian De Bode, chief strategy officer at Ondo Finance, said that a careful approach to tokenized securities can enhance safeguards while unlocking efficiencies that traditional markets struggle to achieve.

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Binance Coin price remained in a narrow range on Friday despite major progress on the listing of the first BNB ETF by Grayscale. Binance Coin (BNB) token was trading at $8877, a range it has remained at in the past…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has taken a significant step toward strengthening its regulatory standing in Europe by establishing a formal presence in Greece and applying for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license ahead of the July 1 deadline.

Binance’s Greek Subsidiary

Corporate filings show that Binance has set up a new wholly owned subsidiary in Greece under the name “Binary Greece.” The entity has been incorporated as a single-shareholder public limited company with an initial share capital of €25,000. 

Binary Greece has been structured as a holding company. According to its articles of association, its primary activities include acquiring and managing equity stakes in companies both within Greece and internationally. 

It is also authorized to provide advisory services related to capital structuring, investment strategy, and liquidity management. 

Leadership of the new entity has been assigned to Gillian Majella Lynch, a senior executive with experience in banking, fintech, and digital assets. Lynch joined Binance in mid-2025 as Head of Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Greece’s Regulatory Stability Key In License Bid

A Binance spokesperson confirmed to Fortune that the besides formally applying for a MiCA license in Athens, the cryptocurrency exchange is currently engaged in discussions with Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). 

The spokesperson emphasized that Binance sees the MiCA framework as a positive development, offering regulatory clarity and a consistent set of rules that support innovation while ensuring compliance across the European Union.

Commenting on the choice of Greece, the exchange’s spokesperson noted that the country plays an important role in the European economy, highlighting that Greece’s economy is growing faster than the EU average and operates within a regulatory environment that Binance considers essential. 

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Like a repeat visitor, a bill to tax short-term rental bookings is back in front of the Washington State Legislature — and drawing renewed resistance from vacation rental giant Airbnb.

Senate Bill 5576 would allow counties, cities and towns to impose a tax of up to 4% on short-term rentals used by vacation guests on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo. The bill failed to advance during the 2025 session.

The aim of the bill — and companion House Bill 1763 — is to address a shortage of funding for housing, especially in cities and towns where short-term rentals have had an impact on the availability of affordable properties for people who live and work in tourist-heavy locales.

“We are absolutely going to pursue the policy again this session to create critical new revenue streams for cities and counties struggling with our housing crisis,” Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), the prime sponsor for the bill, told GeekWire. “This remains a smart approach to ensure that more resources are available to build workforce housing across the state, especially in areas where seasonal tourism drives up demand for vacation homes and reduces the availability of long-term rentals.”

This is the eighth year that Lovelett has sponsored a short-term rental tax proposal. Last session she estimated that the state could use hundreds of thousands, if not a million, new housing units over the next 20 years, and that somewhere near 35,000 units are wrapped up as short-term rentals.

Last year’s bill made it out of the Senate but was not called forward for a vote on the House floor prior to the April 16 cutoff.

San Francisco-based Airbnb pushed back on the legislation last year and is back to do the same this session. The company’s political action committee in Washington, called Airbnb Helps Our State Thrive (HOST) PAC, advocates for residents and communities who rely on home sharing and would be negatively impacted by a new tax. A companion website urges Washingtonians to “say no to the vacation tax.”

“SB5576 and HB1763 will make it more expensive for Washington families to travel within the state, while failing to meaningfully address local housing affordability challenges,” Airbnb Public Policy Manager Jordan Mitchell said in a statement to GeekWire. “The proposals target residents who share their homes to earn supplemental income, giving large hotel chains the upper hand.”

Mitchell said Airbnb supports efforts to improve housing affordability in Washington state, but the tax legislation misses the mark and data-backed policies are needed to bolster affordable housing supply. He referenced Senate Bill 6026, which aims to allow and encourage residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.

Vrbo, owned by Seattle-based travel giant Expedia Group, views the bill as a better alternative than an outright ban on short-term rentals.

“We support SB 5576 and see the measure as a helpful affordable housing tool and an important pressure release valve for communities who might otherwise pursue more punitive and harmful measures such as an outright ban on the activity,” Richard de Sam Lazaro, Expedia Group’s head of government affairs for North America, said in a statement to GeekWire.

Some cities across Washington have already enacted their own restrictions or regulations. The Seattle City Council approved taxes back in 2017 and the city requires licensing for hosts to operate. In other states, far harsher restrictions have been implemented, including an outright ban on short-term rentals in New York City. 

Airbnb says its Washington hosts play an important role in strengthening the state’s tourism economy.

In 2024, short-term rentals in Washington helped generate approximately $4.7 billion in economic activity for the state and supported over 35,000 local jobs, according to a study from The Association of Washington Businesses and local economic consultant CAI.

Short-term rentals and visitor spending contributed more than $300 million in state and local fiscal revenues in Washington in 2024, according to the report.

The BNB price has dropped to $913 today, with this slight dip coming as the crypto market overall declines by 2% in the past 24 hours.

BNB remains slightly up (0.5%) in the past week and by 6.5% in the last 30 days, while the exchange token also boasts a 31% return over the past year.

These are encouraging percentages, and what’s especially bullish today is that Binance is about to host a live streaming event on X, where it will provide updates on ongoing projects.

Can't wait for tomorrow

— U (@UTechStables) January 19, 2026

And with there also being a possibility of new announcements, Binance’s status as the world’s biggest exchange means that the BNB price prediction is looking incredibly bullish right now.

BNB Price Prediction: BNB Announces Live Event on Elon Musk’s Platform – Is a Major Move Coming?

Scheduled to broadcast at 12pm (UTC) today, Binance is hosting a stream on X that will also feature United Stables, PancakeSwap, Lista DAO and Venus Protocol.

The main topic will be how United Stables is developing a single, unified layer for stablecoins, something which is highly bullish for Binance insofar as United Stables’s platform primarily runs on BNB Chain.

In other words, if United Stables does succeed in building a single layer for all extant stablecoins, then BNB Chain could experience a substantial increase in traffic and adoption.

This possibility isn’t reflected in the BNB price chart today, however, with the token’s indicators suggesting that may have already passed a short-term peak.

Indeed, if we look at its relative strength index (yellow), we see that it’s about to fall below 50, having peaked at around 70 a few days ago.

BNB’s MACD (orange, blue) has also flattened out after recent highs, and it could be about to spend the next few days or weeks declining.

We may therefore see the BNB price drop in the near term, but in the longer term, Binance’s position should help it push towards $1,100 by Q2, and then $1,500 by the end of Q3.

AI-Powered Content Platform SUBBD Raises $1.4 Million: Could It 100x?

Traders may also want to diversify into newer coins, since these can outpace the market average when they first gain listings.

One token that’s about to list very soon is SUBBD ($SUBBD), an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency that’s launching an AI-powered content creation platform.

SUBBD has raised over $1.4 million in its presale, a sign that investors are gaining a strong interest in the project.

Its content creation platform, which will be for adults, will offer content creators a variety of tools to make producing (and earning from) content easier.

Its AI features will help users generate everything from ideas for posts to the posts themselves, including images, videos and the AI performers starring in them.

And because users will need SUBBD to pay for subscriptions and content, SUBBD could attract lots of demand and adoption.

Investors can buy it at the SUBBD website, where it currently costs $0.0574775.

Visit the Official SUBBD Website Here

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• BNB Chain has completed a 1.37 million BNB token burn.
• The 34th quarterly burn sees total supply diminish to 136.36 million.
• BNB price hovered above $900 as the bulls look to target $1,000 next.

BNB Foundation announced on January 15, 2026, that BNB Chain has completed its first burn of the year, and the 34th quarterly burn overall.

The announcement came as BNB price hovered above $900 with fresh gains pushing the token up by nearly 8% over the past week.

BNB traded around $944 at the time of writing, just in the green on the day, as bulls targeted an upward continuation amid the latest BNB token burn.

A rally to $1,000 will strengthen a bullish outlook.

BNB Chain burns 1.37 million BNB

The successful completion of the 34th quarterly BNB token burn by BNB Chain marks the first burn of 2026, according to details BNB Foundation shared.

Burns of the token, currently the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, continue the project’s longstanding deflationary strategy.

BNB Chain managed to permanently remove a total of 1,371,803.77 BNB from circulation.

The more than 1.37 million tokens account for BNB in two components: 1,371,703.67 BNB from the actual burn and 100.1 BNB in a pioneer burn. At the time of the burn, the destroyed tokens were worth about $1.27 billion.

Binance’s token burn utilises an Auto-Burn mechanism, which automatically calculates the amount based on BNB’s prevailing price and the number of blocks generated on BNB Smart Chain during the quarter.

“The BNB Auto-Burn provides an independently auditable, objective process. The figures are reported quarterly, and the mechanism is independent of the Binance centralized exchange,” the foundation wrote in a blog post.

Following the BNB Chain Fusion, quarterly burns now occur directly on BSC, with tokens sent to an irreversible “black hole” address.

BNB total supply falls to 136.36 million

BNB burns aim to gradually decrease the token’s total supply to 100 million BNB, with the latest cut leaving the total supply at roughly 136.36 million BNB.

In the market, a reduction to a token’s circulating supply often means enhanced scarcity and support for long-term value growth.

With BNB, regular burns towards 100 million tokens come amid rising network activity.

BNB Chain has witnessed notable milestones with upgrades and web3 applications, particularly as real-world assets come on-chain.

The price of BNB rose sharply in 2025 amid this growth, reaching an all-time high above $1,300.

Overall market sell-off, which also saw Bitcoin correct from a peak of $126,000, cascaded to BNB and saw its price fall to under $800. Gains mean the main target in the short term is a retest of $1,000 and the ATH.

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• Binance Coin (BNB) tests key resistance near $931 for a potential breakout.
• Price could target $960–$1,000 if resistance is broken.
• Binance ecosystem upgrades and liquidity programs boost demand.

The Binance token, BNB coin, currently trading around $907.84, is holding its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.

With a market cap of over $125 billion, Binance Coin (BNB) has surpassed XRP, signalling its growing influence among top-tier digital assets.

BNB coin price technical analysis

BNB has been trading within a consolidation range between $894 and $920 for the past several days.

Most notably, the token is testing key resistance near $931, which has capped price advances recently.

A decisive daily close above this level could open the door for a strong upward move.

Short-term traders should closely watch the support around $856–$880, which has proven resilient in absorbing sell pressure.

Technical indicators suggest a potential breakout, with the 20-day EMA trending above the 50-day EMA, signalling bullish momentum.

Momentum indicators, including RSI around 58 and a bullish MACD crossover, add to the positive outlook.

Furthermore, past trading patterns, like ascending triangles and Adam & Eve reversal formations, indicate that BNB may be primed for a significant surge.

Derivatives data also support this sentiment, with futures open interest rising to $1.5 billion and long-to-short ratios favouring bullish positions.

Funding rates flipping positive further suggest that traders are anticipating gains in the near term.

Binance ecosystem catalysts

The rise of BNB coin is not only technical but also fundamental.

The BNB Chain Foundation recently launched a $100 million liquidity program to support DeFi, gaming, AI, and ecosystem tokens.

This initiative strengthens the network’s adoption and increases on-chain activity, which can drive further demand for BNB.

An upcoming Fermi hard fork is also expected to improve block speed and throughput, making the network more efficient for users and developers.

Binance’s strategic support for memecoins and high-volume trading pairs has also contributed to BNB’s momentum.

BNB coin price forecast

Investors and traders should closely monitor BNB’s price action, as a decisive move above current resistance levels may mark a new phase of growth for the Binance ecosystem.

If the BNB coin price successfully breaks above the $931 resistance, the next short-term targets could range from $960 to $1,000.

Failure to surpass this level could see BNB retest support zones around $856–$880, maintaining a range-bound pattern.

The current consolidation, combined with strong on-chain activity and bullish derivatives positioning, suggests that BNB is on the verge of a breakout.

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Binance Coin climbed again over the weekend, pushing past the $900 mark and touching about $907 on Sunday after a sharp 24-hour uptick. Markets were calmer overall, with the broader crypto complex up 0.55% for the day while Bitcoin hovered above $92,000 and Ethereum traded beyond $3,100.

Market Reaction To Regulatory Shift

According to social posts from Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance who is also known as ‘CZ’, optimism around a possible new crypto cycle helped fuel demand. CZ linked the mood to a regulatory change, saying the Securities and Exchange Commission had removed crypto from its list of priority risks for 2026.

Based on reports, that move is being read by some investors as a sign of easing scrutiny, and it appears to have lifted sentiment across tokens.

I could be wrong, but Super Cycle incoming. https://t.co/6TLldEMmGA

— CZ BNB (@cz_binance) January 10, 2026

Institutional Buying Adds Fuel

Reports note sizable institutional flows into Bitcoin products. According to a filing, Wells Fargo bought 383 million of Bitcoin ETF shares, a figure that market watchers flagged as a large institutional stake.

Morgan Stanley also filed for its own spot Bitcoin ETF last week, which many see as more proof that big financial players are stepping in. Those actions are being cited by traders as one reason risk assets like Binance Coin could see more interest.

Macroeconomic Calendar Could Swing Prices

A packed US data week is ahead and traders say it could affect crypto angles. On Monday, the market will watch a speech by the FOMC president. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the US Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index are due.

Jobless claims come on Thursday, and a Fed balance sheet update lands on Friday. Any big surprise in those numbers can push liquidity flows and quickly change appetite for tokens.

Binance Coin: Technical Levels To Watch

BNB briefly reclaimed the $900 zone and was reported at $909 in some feeds as the four-hour chart showed a steady climb. Short-term resistance sits near $950, with a psychological barrier at $1,000.

Technical indicators offered cautious support for bulls: the MACD showed a bullish crossover with the blue line above the signal line, and the histogram printed positive bars, which suggests buying pressure building. The RSI sat around 56.10, under overbought levels, implying room for more gains.

Traders still point to a key support range near $850. A break below that could invite heavier selling and take prices down toward $820. The scenario of a quick pullback is real; prices that move fast up can move fast down. Market participants will be watching both the macro calendar and any fresh regulatory updates for clues.

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• The Fermi hard fork will cut block times to 250ms, enabling faster DeFi and real-time apps.
• It will also introduce extended voting and partial indexing, leading to stability and lighter nodes.
• The experimental BAL showed ~18.6% execution gains in local tests.

BNB Smart Chain is preparing for a major protocol upgrade early next year.

The network’s upcoming Fermi hard fork, scheduled for mainnet activation in January 2026, signals a renewed push toward faster block times, higher throughput, and infrastructure designed for time-sensitive applications.

Notably, the upgrade follows months of testing and reflects broader efforts across the blockchain sector to close the performance gap with traditional financial systems.

BNB Smart Chain block times set for a major cut

According to a press release on GitHub, the Fermi hard fork is set to activate on the BNB Smart Chain mainnet on Jan. 14, after roughly two months of live testing on the Fermi testnet.

At the core of the upgrade is a sharp reduction in block times, which will fall to 250 milliseconds from the current 750 milliseconds.

This change places BNB Smart Chain firmly in the sub-second block time category.

It is designed to support applications that depend on rapid confirmation, including high-frequency trading tools, real-time gaming, and advanced decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols.

Shorter block intervals often come with trade-offs, especially around network communication and validator coordination.

To address this, the Fermi upgrade introduces extended voting parameters that help compensate for message propagation delays between nodes.

These adjustments aim to preserve consensus stability even as blocks are produced three times faster than before.

The result is a network that can process transactions more quickly without sacrificing correctness or security, a balance that has proven difficult for many layer-1 blockchains.

Currently, BNB Smart Chain ranks among the most actively used layer-1 networks, processing around 165 transactions per second, according to Chainspect.

This places behind L1 networks like Solana, which currently process up to 799 transactions per second.

With the Fermi hard fork, BNB Smart Chain aims for faster block production and reduced confirmation delays, especially during peak sessions, which would be important for DeFi applications.

The upgrade also introduces a new partial-ledger indexing mechanism. Instead of forcing users and node operators to download the full historical ledger, the new system allows participants to sync only the data they need.

This will significantly reduce storage and computing requirements, making it easier to run nodes and interact with the network.

Experimental gains point to future potential

Notably, the Fermi hard fork builds on recent experimental work aimed at improving execution performance, with one notable effort being the v1.6.4-feature-BAL7928 client release introduced late last year.

That experimental release implements a non-consensus Block-Access-List, or BAL, based on EIP-7928 and similar in design to BEP-592.

Rather than altering consensus rules, BAL data is shared through peer-to-peer block propagation messages, allowing for more efficient transaction execution when the data is available.

In local testing environments, the BAL implementation delivered an average performance improvement of roughly 18.6% in million gas per second.

Developers note, however, that real-world benefits depend on broad network adoption, as nodes only gain performance improvements when peers also support the feature.

As competition intensifies among layer-1 blockchains, these upgrades position the BNB Smart Chain network to better serve high-demand applications and growing user activity.

This will possibly support renewed interest in Binance Coin (BNB), thus spurring a price rebound from the three-month decline, where it has dropped to around $833.48 from its October 2025 peak of $1,369.99.

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• BNB price dropped to under $850 as cryptocurrencies solld-off.
• The Binance ecosystem token could dump to $800 or lower if bears strengthen.
• Technical indicators suggest sellers have upper hand in the short term.

BNB faces intensified selling pressure as bulls fail to hold onto gains made in recent sessions, mirroring losses around the broader cryptocurrency market.

As of writing on December 23, 2025, BNB traded around $851, down 1.5% in the past 24 hours as fresh volatility hit risk assets.

While price is off intraday lows of $847, the current outlook suggests bulls risk a revisit of recent key support levels.

BNB price faces fresh bearish pressure

As noted, the BNB price is trading in negative territory

This comes as sellers maintain control following a recent spike to $870, with profit-taking driving the token towards critical support levels.

In the past day, the altcoin has touched $847, and the technical picture signals a potential for further downside if bulls fail to defend this zone.

Market data indicates that BNB has declined more than 11% from its December high of above $920.

Amid the downturn across crypto this past week, the token touched intraday lows of $819.

While buyers then saw a modest rebound to above $870 amid regulatory milestones, the price remains well off its year-to-date peak and all-time high reached in October.

The downturn that has BNB price 38% off the ATH coincides with diminishing activity on the BNB Chain network.

Per blockchain explorer data, daily transactions have fallen nearly 47% from October peaks.

Reduced transaction volumes often reflect lower user and developer engagement, which can erode demand for the native token and contribute to price weakness.

BNB is also signalling market weakness via its derivatives numbers.

Data on Coinglass shows caution has futures open interest for BNB down from over $2.97 billion in October to $1.28 billion as of writing.

Position unwinding and decreased leveraged exposure are key catalysts.

BNB price forecast

From a technical perspective, BNB remains in a downtrend despite a breakout from a trendline on the daily timeframe seen in November.

Recovery also hit a supply wall near the 50-day exponential moving average.

Notably, bulls have defended the support around $825 – a reload from which buyers elevated the token in August to its peak in October.

But bearish signals dominate key indicators on the daily chart.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) highlights fading momentum, while the RSI indicator has flatlined below the neutral mark.

If downside action strengthens, a dip below the support trendline could allow bears to eye $738 and then $647.

On the flipside, a decisive breakout above the $875 threshold could shift sentiment, opening the door to renewed gains towards $1,000.

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What is Binance Auto Invest

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To harness the power of Binance Auto Invest, simply follow these easy steps:

1. Login to your Binance account. Make sure you have a funded account with either fiat currency or crypto holdings to execute your Auto Invest plan effectively.
2. Navigate to Earn > Auto-Invest. This option can be located within the Earn section of the Binance platform.

• Navigate to Auto Invest

• Choose Your Investment Style: Single Token or Multi-Assets.
  • Single Token: This option enables you to invest in a single cryptocurrency of your choice. It’s Ideal for individuals with strong conviction in a specific coin.

• Multi-Assets: This option empowers you to create a diversified portfolio by investing in multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously. You can either:

• Build a Custom Portfolio: Select individual cryptocurrencies to build your own personalized basket.

• Choose a Pre-made Index Linked Portfolio: Binance offers pre-built portfolios that track specific market indexes. This can be a convenient option for those seeking a diversified approach without the need for individual coin selection.

Setting up Your Auto Invest Plan

Once you’ve chosen your investment style (Single Token or Multi-Assets), it’s time to configure your plan:

• Investment Amount: Carefully determine the amount you want to invest with each Auto Invest Purchase.
• Payment Method: Select how you want to fund your Auto Invest purchases. Options include fiat currency, stable coin or specific cryptocurrencies supported for subscriptions.
• Payment Order: Choose between limit or market orders for fulfilling your purchases. Limit orders allow you to specify a desired price, while market orders execute at the best available market price.
• Recurring Cycle: Define the frequency of your purchases. You can choose “daily”, “weekly”, “monthly”, or even make a “one-time purchase”.

Review and Confirm Your Plan

Before activating your Auto Invest plan, meticulously review all the details you’ve entered, including the chosen cryptocurrency (ies), investment amount, payment method, and recurring cycle. Once satisfied, confirm your plan to initiate the automated investment process.

Additional Considerations for Optimizing Your Auto Invest Strategy

• Market Research: While Auto Invest streamlines the buying process, conducting thorough market research before selecting your investment cryptocurrencies remains crucial. Understand the project’s fundamentals, tokenomics, and long-term potential to make informed decisions.
• Investment Horizon: Aligning your Auto Invest plan with your investment horizon is essential for long term success. Clarify whether you are investing for the long term or short term. Understanding your investment goals will help you determine the most suitable cryptocurrencies and define a sustainable investment amount of your Auto Invest plan.

Conclusion

Binance Auto Invest automates your cryptocurrency purchase at regular and pre-determined intervals, enabling you to employ Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to reduce the impact of market volatility. This step-by-step guide empowers you to customize your own Auto Invest plan, choosing between single or multi-assets investments, customizing your payment method, and determining the frequencies of your crypto accumulation. I have been personally using BNB Auto Invest and Index Link options and both of them are in profits, sitting at about 96% profit with my BNB auto invest and 31% with my Index link plan. The aim was just to test out Binance Auto invest feature, before I could write about it.

It’s essential to remember that thorough market research and alignment of your investment horizon with your goals remain crucial for confidently investing or navigating the crypto market as crypto is highly volatile and risky.

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Feel like taking your creativity level… a bit higher? Available for booking beginning this week, Seth Rogen partnered with Airbnb to unveil “A High-ly Creative Retreat,” providing a unique getaway in Los Angeles with ceramic activities.

The retreat features a ceramic studio with Rogen’s own handmade pottery, a display of his cannabis and lifestyle company Houseplant’s unique Housegoods, as well as mid-century furnishings, and “sprawling views of the city.”

The Airbnb is probably a lot cheaper than you think: Rogen will host three, one-night stays on February 15, 16, and 17 for two guests each for just $42—one decimal point away from 420—with some restrictions. U.S. residents can book an overnight stay at Rogen’s Airbnb beginning Feb. 7, but book now, because it’s doubtful that open slots will last.

“I don’t know what’s more of a Houseplant vibe than a creative retreat at a mid-century Airbnb filled with our Housegoods, a pottery wheel, and incredible views of LA,” Rogen said. “Add me, and you’ll have the ultimate experience.”

According to the listing, and his Twitter account, Rogen will be there to greet people and even do ceramics together.

“I’m teaming up with Airbnb so you (or someone else) can hang out with me and spend the night in a house inspired by my company,” Rogen tweeted recently.

I'm teaming up with @airbnb so you (or someone else) can hang out with me and spend the night in a house inspired by my company Houseplant. https://t.co/7XFoY5vgm9 pic.twitter.com/ukW1UxnEm5

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) January 31, 2023

Guests will be provided with the following activities:

• Get glazed in the pottery studio and receive pointers from Rogen himself!
• Peruse a selection of Rogen’s own ceramic masterpieces, proudly displayed within the mid-century modern home.
• Relax and revel in the sunshine of the space’s budding yard.
• Tune in and vibe out to a collection of Houseplant record sets with specially curated tracklists by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg and inspired by different cannabis strains. Guests will get an exclusive first listen to their new Vinyl Box Set Vol. 2.
• Satisfy cravings with a fully-stocked fridge for after-hours snacks.

Airbnb plans to join in on Rogen’s charity efforts, including his non-profit Hilarity for Charity, focusing on helping people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

“In celebration of this joint effort, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Hilarity for Charity, a national non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, activate the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education,” Airbnb wrote.

In 2021, Rogen launched Houseplant, his cannabis and lifestyle company, in the U.S. But the cannabis brand’s web traffic was so high that the site crashed. Houseplant was founded by Rogen and his childhood friend Evan Goldberg, along with Michael Mohr, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee.

Yahoo! News reports, however, that Airbnb does not (cough, cough) allow cannabis on the premises of listings. The listing, however, will be filled with goods from Houseplant. Houseplant also sells luxury paraphernalia with a “mid-century modern spin.”

Seth Rogen recently invited Architectural Digest to present a tour of the Houseplant headquarters’ interior decor and operations. Houseplant’s headquarters is located in a 1918 bungalow in Los Angeles. Architectural Digest describes it as “Mid-century-modern-inspired furniture creates a cozy but streamlined aesthetic.”

People living in the U.S. can request to book stays at airbnb.com/houseplant. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Los Angeles, California and comply with applicable COVID-19 rules and guidelines. 

See Rogen’s listing on the Airbnb site.

If you can’t find your way in, Airbnb provides over 1,600 other creative spaces available around the globe.

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