Binance Partners with AWS to Improve User Onboarding and Support
October 31, 2024
Binance has announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the user onboarding experience, customer support and internal automated system diagnosis and troubleshooting on Binance. Aiming to further drive advancements in the blockchain…
Ghosts of Crypto's Past: Exorcising Myths About Bad Actors and Lack of Safety
October 28, 2024
This Halloween, as the nights grow darker and the wind howls through the trees, it’s time to confront some of the spookiest myths that have long haunted the world of cryptocurrency. Chief among these is…
Fake Tokens: How to Identify and Avoid Them
October 21, 2024
A fake token attack is a type of cryptocurrency scam where malicious actors create counterfeit or fraudulent tokens that mimic legitimate cryptocurrencies. These fake tokens are designed to deceive investors and traders into believing they…
Binance Launches Mobile Money Payments for Crypto Purchases in West and Central Africa
October 18, 2024
Binance has announced that users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal can purchase crypto directly through mobile money payments enabled through local partnerships. This comes a few weeks after…
Protect Your Crypto: Understanding the Ongoing Global Malware Attacks and What We Are Doing to Stop Them
October 15, 2024
We have identified a global malware issue that is significantly impacting cryptocurrency transactions by altering withdrawal addresses during the transaction process. This type of malicious software, often referred to as “Clipper malware,” intercepts data stored…
Blockchain Breakthrough: Africa's Payments Landscape Transformed by Innovative Technology
October 3, 2024
Blockchain technology is reshaping the global payments landscape, offering innovative solutions to persistent issues, particularly in Africa. This transformation is crucial for the continent, where traditional financial systems are often inefficient and costly, especially in…
Debunking common myths about cryptocurrencies on International Day for Universal Access to Information
September 24, 2024
As we celebrate International Day for Universal Access to Information, it is crucial to highlight the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to accurate and transparent information. One area where misinformation is particularly widespread…
The future of cryptocurrencies and the growing importance of ETFs in Africa
September 5, 2024
By Hannes Wessels, Binance Country Head for South Africa The rise of digital assets in Africa marks a significant shift in the continent’s financial landscape, offering both promising opportunities and inherent risks. As cryptocurrencies continue…
Binance pledges $100,000 in Kenya humanitarian initiative
September 4, 2024
Binance has pledged USD 100,000 in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to help communities in Kenya struggling due to recent challenges, including the severe floods earlier this year. This six-month program, running…