The cryptocurrency native to crypto exchange Binance is among the top gainers of the day, with a double-digit price increase in the past day.
Currently, the crypto market remains volatile, with Bitcoin struggling to hold above $96,000 and altcoins experiencing losses.
Binance Coin (BNB) has surged 13% in the past 24
hours, reaching $721 today (Thursday). This strong rally has outpaced the
broader crypto market, driven by increasing demand for BNB in memecoin trading
and Binance Chain’s latest developments.
With Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) teasing
potential meme coin launches, investors noted BNB’s growing role in
this emerging sector.
The latest surge in BNB’s price closely followed
unexpected speculation triggered by CZ’s casual remarks on social media. On
Wednesday, CZ responded to a discussion on X (Twitter) about his Belgian
Malinois dog, leading to a wave of interest in a possible dog-themed memecoin.
CZ’s Memecoin Hints Send BNB Soaring
Community members eagerly speculated about a new meme coin linked to CZ, questioning how such projects gain legitimacy. Binance had already outlined meme coin trading as a focal point in its 2025 roadmap,
released on Feb. 11.
Since then, BNB’s price has climbed over 17%,
reflecting increased market confidence in Binance’s ecosystem. With memecoin
transactions requiring BNB for gas fees and liquidity, demand for the token has
risen sharply.
BNB’s strong price action has led to a significant
market shift, as it surpassed Solana (SOL) in total valuation. With a market
cap of $104 billion, nearly $10 billion higher than SOL, BNB is now the
fifth-largest cryptocurrency. Over the past week, BNB gained 22%.
Market Conditions and Binance Chain Upgrade
The broader crypto market has been turbulent, with
Bitcoin struggling to stay above $96,000 after a failed push past $98,000. Most
altcoins have also seen steep losses, contributing to a 2% drop in overall
market capitalization over 24 hours to $3.18 trillion, according to
CoinMarketCap data.
BNB Daily Price Chart, Source: CoinMardketCap
However, Binance’s blockchain ecosystem has remained
resilient, bolstered by news of an upcoming upgrade. Binance Chain plans to
introduce faster transactions, AI-driven features, and gasless payments,
further strengthening its position in the smart contract space.
CZ recently confirmed the update on X, highlighting
the blockchain’s sub-second block times and artificial intelligence
integration. Despite its recent decline, Solana has maintained strong traction
in the decentralized exchange (DEX) sector.
The token’s price action remains closely tied to
ecosystem developments, meme coin trends, and overall market sentiment. With Binance Chain set for a major upgrade and meme coin speculation fueling investor
interest, BNB could see further upside in the near term.
Binance Coin (BNB) has surged 13% in the past 24
hours, reaching $721 today (Thursday). This strong rally has outpaced the
broader crypto market, driven by increasing demand for BNB in memecoin trading
and Binance Chain’s latest developments.
With Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) teasing
potential meme coin launches, investors noted BNB’s growing role in
this emerging sector.
The latest surge in BNB’s price closely followed
unexpected speculation triggered by CZ’s casual remarks on social media. On
Wednesday, CZ responded to a discussion on X (Twitter) about his Belgian
Malinois dog, leading to a wave of interest in a possible dog-themed memecoin.
CZ’s Memecoin Hints Send BNB Soaring
Community members eagerly speculated about a new meme coin linked to CZ, questioning how such projects gain legitimacy. Binance had already outlined meme coin trading as a focal point in its 2025 roadmap,
released on Feb. 11.
Since then, BNB’s price has climbed over 17%,
reflecting increased market confidence in Binance’s ecosystem. With memecoin
transactions requiring BNB for gas fees and liquidity, demand for the token has
risen sharply.
BNB’s strong price action has led to a significant
market shift, as it surpassed Solana (SOL) in total valuation. With a market
cap of $104 billion, nearly $10 billion higher than SOL, BNB is now the
fifth-largest cryptocurrency. Over the past week, BNB gained 22%.
Market Conditions and Binance Chain Upgrade
The broader crypto market has been turbulent, with
Bitcoin struggling to stay above $96,000 after a failed push past $98,000. Most
altcoins have also seen steep losses, contributing to a 2% drop in overall
market capitalization over 24 hours to $3.18 trillion, according to
CoinMarketCap data.
BNB Daily Price Chart, Source: CoinMardketCap
However, Binance’s blockchain ecosystem has remained
resilient, bolstered by news of an upcoming upgrade. Binance Chain plans to
introduce faster transactions, AI-driven features, and gasless payments,
further strengthening its position in the smart contract space.
CZ recently confirmed the update on X, highlighting
the blockchain’s sub-second block times and artificial intelligence
integration. Despite its recent decline, Solana has maintained strong traction
in the decentralized exchange (DEX) sector.
The token’s price action remains closely tied to
ecosystem developments, meme coin trends, and overall market sentiment. With Binance Chain set for a major upgrade and meme coin speculation fueling investor
interest, BNB could see further upside in the near term.
How Ripple Pulled Off the Year’s Biggest Crypto Raise While XRP Tumbled 40%
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
