Binance Co-CEO: What's Next for Binance in 2026? Richard Teng on Milestones, Trends & Market Outlook

*When crypto goes mainstream, will you even notice you’re using it?* In this Binance Studios interview, Binance Co‑CEO Richard Teng shares his 2026 outlook: why stablecoins became 2025’s huge narrative, how tokenization is pulling institutions on‑chain, what ADGM licensing means for user protection, and how “invisible crypto”, powered by AI agents and 24/7 rails, drives true mass adoption. From hitting 300 million users and $34T in trading volume to deepening work with BlackRock and Franklin Templeton on tokenized funds, Richard unpacks Binance’s super‑app strategy, new products, and three guiding principles: user‑first, collaborate with regulators, and build with the industry. *In this interview, Richard Teng covers:* ✅ 2026 outlook: maturing regulation (GENIUS Act done; CLARITY Act pending) and why momentum is accelerating ✅ 2025 milestones: 300M users (1 in 20 adults), comprehensive ADGM licensing, and $34T in trading volume ✅ Stablecoins, explained: instant, low‑cost transfers; institutions issuing; governments giving clarity; AI agent use cases ✅ Mass adoption = “invisible crypto”: seamless UX where users benefit without needing to understand the rails ✅ Tokenization (RWAs): 24/7 markets; tokenized money market funds as collateral; support for institutional trading ✅ Institutional offerings: tri‑party arrangements, Binance Prestige, Binance Wealth, Crypto‑as‑a‑Service ✅ Super app and new products: gold/silver perps, Tesla perpetuals — and robust pipeline driven by user demand ✅ Ecosystem view: support for Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and more — collaboration grows the pie ✅ Three principles: user‑first security/compliance; partner with regulators; build with industry peers — plus “keep building” *⏱️ Timestamps:* ⏳ 00:00 – Highlights with Richard Teng ⏳ 01:23 – Introducing Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, in 2026 ⏳ 01:58 – How is 2026 shaping up for crypto? GENIUS Act impact; CLARITY Act next ⏳ 02:52 – 2025 Binance milestones: 300M users, ADGM licensing, $34T volume ⏳ 03:54 – 2025 Stablecoins’ breakout: why, and what’s next globally ⏳ 06:28 – What does crypto mass adoption really look like? ⏳ 08:36 – Countries adoption, education, and responsible regulation of crypto ⏳ 10:03 – Tokenization, RWAs: expanding offerings for institutional clients ⏳ 13:35 – Richard’s “community as core” philosophy while operating Binance at such a large scale ⏳ 16:41 – Crypto ecosystem collaborations beyond Binance ⏳ 18:19 – Richard’s guiding principles: putting users at front + working closely with regulators ⏳ 19:15 – Rapid fire questions with Richard Teng from Binance community ⏳ 19:53 – Richard’s closing advice for 2026 ⏳ 20:54 – Outro #binance #cryptoinvesting #crypto2026 #bitcoin #stablecoins *⚠️ 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. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. *📢 Join the conversation:* ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance *🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android):* https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 *🔗 Sign up for Binance here:* https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial