- Binance.US has been assessing options to return to its earlier status from the current “crypto-only platform”.
- The partnership with MoonPay would enable users to buy USDT on the application using USD and sell it back for the same, an option that has been unavailable recently.
- Binance Coin seemed to observe no significant impact from the development, declining to a 14-month low as Binance.US stands as a separate entity.
Binance.US, the American arm of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, recently faced a setback. After being cut off by the banks, the exchange users had to apply creative methods to gain access to USD fiat transfers. However, a new partnership is set to bring these troubles to an end.
Binance.US brings back USD transfers
Binance.US announced to its users first and then to the public its new partnership with crypto service provider MoonPay. The latter is a payment service that allows the purchase of cryptocurrencies using fiat, debit and credit card. By making MoonPay a payment partner, Binance.US will be able to facilitate the use of USD to purchase and trade crypto assets on the exchange.
The cryptocurrency exchange has been attempting to find a solution to this problem for a while now. Attaining the “crypto-only” platform status, Binance.US can only allow the buying and selling of crypto assets using other crypto assets, and as a result, users have to bring their assets over from a cold wallet or other exchanges.
However, with MoonPay, this process will become much simpler. Users will now have to simply purchase USDT using the Dollar to buy and trade crypto assets. In order to withdraw their money, one would have to first sell their cryptocurrencies for USDT and then sell the USDT for USD to withdraw the amount directly to their bank account.
Today, we're excited to introduce a new $USD on-ramp!
— Binance.US (@BinanceUS) August 22, 2023
✔️ Buy $USDT on https://t.co/AZwoBOgsqS through payment partners like @moonpay, which supports debit & credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
✔️ Sell USDT for USD to withdraw via bank transfer.
Learn more & get started ⤵️
Interestingly, Binance Coin, the native crypto asset of Binance, did not display any sign of bullishness in response to this development. Since Binance.US is a separate entity, it does not hold a direct affiliation with the cryptocurrency, resulting in the lack of movement in BNB at the time of writing.
Trading at $206.8, Binance Coin price is in a downtrend falling towards the June 2022 lows of $196. Earlier this month, the altcoin lost the support of $219, and combined with the broader market bearishness, the cryptocurrency seems to be in a freefall.
BNB/USD 1-day chart
If Binance Coin price bounces off the support at $196, it would have a shot at recovery, but for the same, the resistance of $219 must be flipped into a support floor. This would allow BNB to climb back up to $231 and wipe out the losses of August.
Like this article? Help us with some feedback by answering this survey:
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks

Why LIBRA meme coin promoted by Argentina President Milei is crashing?
LIBRA meme coin promoted by Argentina’s President Javier Milei is making headlines again, crashing nearly 15% on the day. A local Argentine media outlet, Perfil, reported that lawyer Gregorio Dalbón had requested Interpol for a red notice to be issued for Hayden Davis.

Metaverse narrative stalls as price action fades, but on-chain data signals continuing accumulation
Metaverse tokens Sandbox, Decentraland and Axie Infinity continue to face correction since they topped in early December. A Glassnode report suggests that despite price pullback, on-chain activity suggests holders accumulation.

DeFi user loses over $700K USDC in a sandwich attack that experts suggest could be money laundering
A DeFi trader became the subject of discussion among crypto community members on Wednesday after losing more than $700K worth of stablecoins to a sandwich attack on the Uniswap v3 protocol.

Tether on-chain activity surges to a six-month high with 143,000 daily transfers
Tether (USDT) stablecoin on-chain activity has rapidly risen, with over 143,000 daily transfers, surging to a 6-month high. Moreover, the USDT Network growth metric increases, indicating greater blockchain usage.

Bitcoin: Will Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and White House Crypto Summit support BTC recovery?
Bitcoin price extends its decline on Friday, falling over 5% so far this week. BTC uncertainty and volatility spikes liquidated $1.67 billion as the first-ever White House Crypto Summit takes place on Friday.

The Best brokers to trade EUR/USD
SPONSORED Discover the top brokers for trading EUR/USD in 2025. Our list features brokers with competitive spreads, fast execution, and powerful platforms. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, find the right partner to navigate the dynamic Forex market.