Key Takeaways
- Binance.US is a separate entity from the global Binance exchange, catering specifically to users in the United States.
- It offers cryptocurrency trading similar to the global Binance platform but with a potentially different selection of coins due to regulatory restrictions.
- Binance.US complies with stricter US regulations, so some features or coins available on the global Binance might not be available here.
There are several exchanges around the world, and Binance.US was once one of the largest in the United States. Its share of US dollar trading volume fell from about 10% before 2023 to about 0.2% in August 2025. To comply with regulations and maintain access to the US market, Binance.US was established in September 2019 as a separate entity of Binance to offer a secure and reliable platform for US users to buy, sell, and trade crypto.
In this guide, we share all the details about Binance.US, how this platform became one of the largest in the last few years, and its fair share of legal troubles operating in the United States.
What Is Binance.US?
Binance.US is a cryptocurrency exchange created by Binance and operated by BAM Trading Services. It is the US branch of the popular digital exchange Binance.
Although not all the virtual currencies supported by Binance will be available on the Binance.US platform, the exchange is adding new digital assets according to the regulations imposed by the United States government.
The crypto exchange Binance.US is very similar to Binance, which investors know worldwide. The main differences are related to the number of assets listed by Binance.US and the jurisdictions supporting the platform.
The following sections will explain this platform’s main features and differences from its global counterpart.
Binance.US Supported States And Jurisdictions
While Binance operates in many jurisdictions, the Binance.US branch will be available only in the United States. Binance.US offers its services to residents in the following states and regions as of June 2026:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas (crypto only)
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin (crypto only)
- Wyoming
In the future, the number of jurisdictions supported by the platform will be able to grow according to the regulations imposed by each of these states.
Binance.US Supported Cryptocurrencies
Due to regulations in the United States, Binance.US has a smaller selection of supported cryptocurrencies than the global Binance platform. As of October 2026, Binance lists about 500 tokens/coins for spot trading, and Binance.US about 200. This means you will find all the usual coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on both platforms. The only difference is that Binance.US lacks access to a wider range of altcoins and emerging projects.
You can find a complete list of supported cryptocurrencies here for more information.
It is also worth mentioning that the team behind Binance.US has not confirmed with 100% certainty that it will be adding new digital assets in the future. Everything depends on the regulatory environment and how the exchange deals with regulators in the United States.
The firm will always inform its users if there is a new listing or if they are exploring adding other virtual currencies to the platform. Moreover, Binance.US adopted a Digital Asset Risk Assessment Framework to help select bona fide blockchain projects with a real chance of making the world more efficient, providing more transparency in the listing standards, and ensuring the company complies with all the legal requirements.
Trading Fees
Since April 22, 2026, Binance.US has charged 0% maker and 0.02% taker trading fees on all Advanced (spot) trading pairs, with 5% off when fees are paid in BNB. These rates do not cover One Click Buy and Sell trades, which include a spread. Promotions valid for one exchange may not be available for the other.
For example, Binance.US might offer zero fees for all trading pairs during a given period. However, this promotion may not be available for Binance’s main platform.
Considering Binance.com’s main fee structure, the general trading fee is 0.1%. Users who hold BNB tokens will be using these digital assets to pay for fees with a 25% discount. At the same time, users that handle larger trading volumes would have better discounts.
Verification
Binance.US has two verification levels. Basic verification needs your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number and home address, and it unlocks USD bank transfers (ACH), crypto deposits and withdrawals, spot trading and staking.
Advanced verification adds an ID document (driver’s license, state ID or passport) and a selfie. It raises bank transfer limits and opens OTC trading. Each user’s limits are shown on the account’s Profile & Limits page.
Legal Issues In The United States
Binance.US launched in 2019 as the American arm of the global crypto exchange Binance. It aimed to serve US customers while complying with stricter regulations. However, their story has been marred by legal troubles.
The main issue was the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accusing the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities. This includes their native token, Binance Coin (BNB), their stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), and its staking products like “Simple Earn” and “BNB Vault.”
The regulator also accused Binance.US of not adequately separating itself from its global counterpart, Binance.com, and alleged that Binance had access to US customer assets on Binance.US, despite claims of independence.
Things escalated on June 5, 2023, when the agency sued both Binance entities and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The US Department of Justice also got involved: in November 2023, Binance (not Binance.US) pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions violations.
Binance.US fought back, asking the court to halt the SEC’s investigation, which it said harmed its business, while the SEC sought more information about Binance.US’s operations and customer asset custody.
On May 29, 2025, the SEC dismissed the case with prejudice, so it cannot be brought again. Binance.US, which had suspended USD deposits and withdrawals in June 2023, restored them on February 19, 2025, and still operates as a separate US exchange.
How Binance.US Differs From Binance
Binance.US is the United States branch of the recognized and popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Although the goal is to offer similar services to what Binance currently offers around the world, some details differ from those present in its global counterpart.
