Thank you to the over 100 students who joined our 2-hour workshop at the American University of Beirut! 🇱🇧
We covered the foundational mechanics of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. This is just the first of several upcoming educational sessions we are hosting with AUB!
👉 Explore the concepts we covered directly on Binance Academy.
October is historically a bullish month for digital assets, earning the nickname "Uptober" among traders. With Bitcoin opening the month near $85,000 and analysts forecasting $5 billion in ETF inflows over the next year, it is the perfect time to build your foundational knowledge.
For our new users this month — ready to earn your first Bitcoin this October? 🎓
Our Bitcoin Basics Learn & Earn is back!
Binance Announcement
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Binance Academy Bitcoin Page: Complete Quiz to Earn BTC Rewards This October 2026!
This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Binance Academy is pleased to announce that the Bitcoin Learn & Earn rewards have been replenished for the month of October 2026! Eligible new users can once again complete the optional quiz and earn 0.00001 BTC in token vouchers. Activity Period: 2026-10-01 00:00 (UTC) until further notice How to Participate: Eligible new users who registered on Binance after 2026-10-01 00:00 (UTC) and complete the Learn & Earn quiz with all the correct answers can each earn 0.00001 BTC in token vouchers. Rewards are available for claims to the first 5,000 new users each month on a first-come, first-served basis. Please Note: Each user can complete the Learn & Earn only once and claim a maximum of one reward.Once all rewards are distributed, participation will close for that month.Rewards will be renewed each month, please stay tuned to our official announcements. Begin your crypto journey by learning the foundation of it all - Bitcoin. Explore the Bitcoin Page For More Information: How to Get Started with Binance Learn & EarnBinance Launches EduFi - Learn and Earn Program - to Educate Users on the Blockchain Industry Terms and Conditions: Only users who registered after 2026-10-01 00:00 (UTC) can participate in the Learn & Earn.Eligible new users are required to complete KYC to receive rewards from this activity.Illegally bulk registered accounts or sub-accounts shall not be eligible to participate or receive any rewards. Rewards are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users may only claim the reward for the Learn & Earn after completing the respective quiz.Users will not be able to participate in this activity once all rewards are distributed. The actual value of the reward received is subject to change due to market fluctuation.Token voucher rewards will be distributed within 48 hours to qualified learners who pass the quiz. Users may check their rewards via Profile > Rewards Hub.The validity period for the token voucher is set at 14 days from the day of distribution. Learn how to redeem a token voucher.Binance reserves the right to disqualify any participants who tamper with Binance program code, or interfere with the operation of Binance program code with other software.Binance reserves the right to terminate the activity at any time without prior notice.Binance accounts can only be used by the account registrants. Binance reserves the right to suspend, freeze or cancel the use of Binance accounts by persons other than account registrants.Binance reserves the right of final interpretation of the activity. Binance reserves the right to change or modify these terms at its discretion at any time.Additional promotion terms and conditions can be accessed here.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2026-10-01 Trade on-the-go with Binance’s crypto trading app (iOS/Android) Find us on TelegramTwitterFacebookInstagram Binance reserves the right in its sole discretion to amend or cancel this announcement at any time and for any reasons without prior notice. Risk Warning: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. APR is an estimate of rewards you will earn in cryptocurrency over the selected timeframe. It does not display the actual or predicted returns/yield in any fiat currency. APR is adjusted daily and the estimated rewards may differ from the actual rewards generated. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning.
The US Federal Reserve just released proposed rules for payment stablecoins, putting the GENIUS Act into practice. 🏛️
The proposals mandate full 1:1 reserve backing with high-quality assets and outline a tailored application process for banks to issue their own stablecoins. Because these rules are not yet final, a 60-day public comment period is now open.
👉 Learn what this means for the future of digital dollars.
85 students joined us at Universidad La Salle in Arequipa for another stop of the Binance University Tour! 🎓
Students learned about Binance’s new payment solutions and how the platform is evolving into a Financial Super App.
The session also included a practical walkthrough of the Binance app, showing how different products and financial use cases come together within one ecosystem.
In partnership with Mindot, we’re continuing to bring practical financial education closer to university students across Peru. 💛
Stocks are the language the modern economy speaks 👉 this course teaches you to read it.
Understanding Stocks is now live on Binance Academy! Learn, share the certificate, and win Binance swag. Campaign period: Sep 30 – Oct 11, 2026 🔸 Complete Understanding Stocks course & earn your certificate 🔸 Follow @Binance Academy on Square 🔸 Share your certificate with #BinanceAcademyCourse 🔸 Fill in the shipping info 🔸 Wait for results!
10 winners will be selected on Oct 12, 2026 — chosen based on creativity and relevance in sharing their certificate and learning journey. Make your post stand out. 🏆
Note: Campaign unavailable in certain regions due to compliance requirements.
How does a decentralized network safely implement a massive software upgrade without a central CEO calling the shots?
The answer lies in strict consensus thresholds. Recently, the XRP Ledger delayed its highly anticipated Batch upgrade to October 9. The reason? Validator support temporarily fell below the required 80% supermajority threshold.
In decentralized systems, it is always safer to delay an upgrade than to force it through without widespread agreement.
Understanding this mechanism is key to grasping how permissionless networks govern themselves.
Institutional capital is flowing back into digital assets.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have officially moved from a cumulative $5.8 billion net outflow at their July low to approximately $800 million in net inflows for 2026.
Solana's new Alpenglow upgrade just reached its second public test network. The goal? Driving transaction finality down to approximately 150 milliseconds.
Centralized exchange security is a top priority following recent market events.
While a recent major exploit compromised hot wallets, offline cold storage remained fully secure. This highlights why strict separation of custody is non-negotiable for digital asset platforms.
👉 Learn the critical differences between hot and cold wallet.
🇹🇭 Binance TH Academy joined the CMU Economic Faculty Yearly Conference at Chiang Mai University!
We connected with students on the essentials of crypto, blockchain, and online safety, covering the fundamentals in an easy-to-understand way, plus the common scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself.
Proud to keep making crypto education more accessible for young people across Thailand!
Instead of locking up thousands of dollars for a single barrel, platforms like Cask Capital via @Hedera and Wave Financial allow you to buy fractional shares of premium spirits.
The physical casks sit safely in bonded warehouses, appreciating as they age, while investors get digital ownership, real provenance, and secondary market liquidity.
You’re investing in the asset value, not the bottle delivery, though owning a whole cask means you could theoretically redeem it for your own custom bottling run.
Ethereum is exploring faster block times and expanding its ecosystem ⏱️
For the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, discussions feature "quick slots" to gradually reduce block times below 12 seconds. In parallel, prediction market Trueo recently announced its migration back to Ethereum.
Bitcoin is experiencing significant upward momentum, driven by a combination of institutional and technical catalysts.
Recent market action was fueled by: 🔸 Short Squeeze Dynamics: Over $300 million in short positions were rapidly liquidated. 🔸 Institutional Demand: Spot Bitcoin ETFs added $433 million on Friday. 🔸 Technical Breakout: Bitcoin closed above the critical 50-week moving average.
However, technical traders are watching these levels closely to see if previous resistance will successfully flip into support. The current bull signal only holds if Bitcoin can secure a close above $85,000 by September 27. Conversely, if the price drops back below $78,786, it would render the September 20 breakout a false one.
In technical analysis, a price finding a "floor" where buyers step in is known as a Support level, while a "ceiling" where sellers take control is Resistance. A key rule is that once an area of resistance is broken, it often turns into a support level when retested.
Understanding how these zones interact is essential for managing risk and avoiding false breakouts.
👉 Master the basics of support and resistance here.
🇮🇩 Binance Academy University Tour is back in Indonesia!
We visited Universitas Negeri Surabaya to introduce students to Web3 and share career opportunities and practical tips for entering the blockchain industry.
We loved seeing their enthusiasm and curiosity. See you at the next university tour!