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Binance Announces End to BUSD Support; Promotes New Stablecoin FDUSD

by Dan K
Aug 31, 2023 - 1:00 pm
in Altcoins
Graph illustrating the 110% surge in crypto market cap in 2023, as reported by Binance Research.

Crypto giant Binance plans to halt support for its popular stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), by February 2024, in accordance with Paxos’ decision to end BUSD redemptions. With the shift, Binance is ushering in a transition to First Digital USD (FDUSD).

Speculations Turn to Reality

Binance’s Aug. 31 announcement confirmed prior speculations that had been circulating the crypto community. Many users had noticed and shared screenshots of notifications on their mobile app warning them about the imminent end of BUSD support.

Transition to First Digital USD

In the announcement, Binance championed First Digital USD (FDUSD) as the prime stablecoin to replace BUSD for its users. FDUSD, released in June by the Hong Kong-based trust company First Digital Group, was listed on Binance in July.

For a seamless transition, Binance initiated fee-free trades and conversions from BUSD to FDUSD. Moreover, the platform took a significant step by delisting eight BUSD pairs on Aug. 30. Earlier incentives for users had seen Binance offer zero-fee trading pairs of FDUSD with leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

Behind the Decision: Regulatory Scrutiny

Binance’s move to phase out BUSD aligns with regulatory challenges from the US. On Feb. 13, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asserted that BUSD was an unregistered security. On the same day, the New York Department of Financial Services directed Paxos to stop issuing BUSD.

Moving Forward in a Changing Landscape

As the crypto world continuously evolves, major platforms like Binance are faced with the challenge of adapting to regulatory environments while serving their vast user base effectively. The decision to transition from BUSD to FDUSD is a testament to Binance’s proactive approach towards these challenges. It remains to be seen how this shift will affect the broader crypto market, but for now, users are being provided with a clear path forward with First Digital USD, reflecting Binance’s commitment to ensuring user confidence and continuity in their crypto transactions.

Tags: BinanceBUSDStablecoin
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