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Binance, a prominent name in the world of cryptocurrency exchanges, recently unveiled plans to terminate support for the $BUSD stablecoin by December 15th.
This decision aligns with mounting regulatory pressures facing Paxos, the entity responsible for $BUSD.
Through an official communication shared via their blog, Binance advised $BUSD holders to either withdraw their assets or convert them into different cryptocurrencies. Notably, they introduced an alternative to switch to their in-house $FDUSD stablecoin, boasting a 1:1 ratio conversion sans trading fees.
The impetus behind this action traces back to the New York Department of Financial Services instructing Paxos to halt $BUSD minting earlier in the year, citing undisclosed concerns.
Withdrawals for $BUSD will cease by December 31st, with any remaining balances automatically transferred to $FDUSD without imposing supplementary charges.
Binance emphasized that while most $BUSD-related functionalities will cease, users can still deposit $BUSD and manually exchange it for $FDUSD until further notice. The equivalence of 1:1 conversion seeks to ensure stability for users affected by these alterations.
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Concurrently, efforts are underway to shift the collateral assets supporting the $BUSD supply to $FDUSD in the upcoming weeks, with an impending notification upon completion. Paxos has committed to allowing customers to redeem residual $BUSD for dollars until at least February 2024.