Binance could return to U.S. expansion if $4.3 billion fine is reversed, CZ says

Binance’s founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao revealed his stance on an eventual reversal of the $4.3B fine imposed on the exchange. If returned, the fine will be reinvested in the US market, Zhao said. 

Binance may reinvest $4.3B to the US market, in case the fine is returned. Blockchain influencer Anndy Lian asked Zhao what would happen in the case of a refund of the fine. Zhao replied the funds would be used on the US market, as a sign of gratitude for reinstating Binance’s business and reputation. 

Zhao also has not filed for additional reversals of the fine, so far in appreciation of his personal pardon. 

ah, delicate question.

1. I appreciate the pardon already. There is a balance in asking for more vs “what is fair” vs appreciate what you got already.

2. IF we get any refund, we will be investing that in America anyway, to show our appreciation.

Haven’t asked yet, I think🙏

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) November 17, 2025

About two years ago, Binance was fined to pay $4.3B after a prolonged trial. The main contention was that Binance was running unlicensed operations in the USA. 

The exchange has turned into a trading staple, tapping the growing demand on the US market. However, the initial launch did not satisfy all regulatory concerns. 

In 2025, Binance has prepared to expand its operations in the USA under more favorable regulations, as Cryptopolitan reported. Previously, some of the concerns of the US Securities and Exchange Commission were raised on the issue of holding US consumer assets abroad. Binance US was also called to repatriate user assets, which may have been pooled with other deposits. 

Binance grows exposure in the USA

Binance remains one of the main venues for BTC trading, as well as stablecoin inflows. The platform has been informally used by US investors despite the bans and doubts. 

US-based traders make up around 50% of Binance’s mobile and desktop traffic, recently climbing in traffic rankings both worldwide and in the USA. Google searches for Binance also increased for the US market, with a small uptick in October and November. 

The USA is also the most developed economy where Binance is represented, tapping demand for investments. The rising influence of the USA through Binance also exposes crypto trading to the sentiment of American traders and their specific economic concerns. 

Binance remains the market share leader

Binance remains the market share leader, with a baseline of around 38% of all trading volumes. The exchange has been the leader on the spot market, inviting the most significant inflows of BTC and stablecoins. 

Binance also offers deeper liquidity compared to Coinbase. The centralized exchange is also a leader in derivative trading. Currently, Binance aims to remain competitive on the perpetual DEX trading arena, by supporting Aster, one of the main competitors of Hyperliquid.

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