Binance USD (BUSD) is a stablecoin developed in collaboration between Binance and Paxos, pegged at a 1:1 ratio to the US dollar. It is an approved and regulated stablecoin, backed entirely by fiat reserves and US Treasury bills, making it a reliable digital asset for investors.
Launched on the Ethereum blockchain, BUSD offers the benefits of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies without the extreme price volatility in leading cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This stability makes BUSD an excellent choice for transactions, payments, and settlements, and it also finds applications in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
As of September 2023, BUSD is the fifth most popular stablecoin in the overall cryptocurrency market based on market capitalization, trading volume, and circulating supply. With over 3 billion coins in circulation, BUSD is a popular means of digital payment used by various businesses and individuals worldwide.
Following regulatory concerns, Binance announced that it will phase out support for Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin by February 2024. The exchange will gradually end support for BUSD products on its platform and has advised its users to convert their BUSD holdings to First Digital USD (FDUSD) - a stablecoin issued by Hong Kong-based First Digital.
