Binance: Crypto infrastructure improved in 2025 amid volatility
Core market infrastructure and policy advanced in 2025 even as crypto prices remained volatile, according to Binance. The firm said user access, settlement rails, and regulation continued to mature behind the scenes despite uneven market performance.
Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a wide range during the year, falling to $76,000 in April before reaching a new all-time high above $126,000 in October.
Binance Research said in a report on Thursday that regulatory clarity, including the GENIUS Act in the US and Europe’s MiCA framework, helped position stablecoins as “essential global settlement infrastructure.” The firm noted that stablecoins are increasingly used as a default means of exchange within crypto markets and as a practical rail for cross-border settlement, payments, and fintech applications. It added that stablecoins enable users and businesses to leverage crypto rails while mitigating the volatility that often deters newcomers.
Source: Binance
Corporations and banks increased crypto involvement
Binance said regulated investment products such as exchange-traded funds expanded in breadth and structure in 2025, reinforcing ETFs as the preferred institutional access route and adding more pathways for user participation.
A growing cohort of corporations accumulated digital assets for their balance sheets, with over 190 public companies adopting crypto strategies during the year, broadening adoption and investor exposure through equity holdings.
According to Binance, banks moved closer to mainstream crypto-backed lending. Five major US banks — Bank of America, JPMorgan, BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo, and Citibank — are launching or piloting Bitcoin-backed credit products. These offerings allow clients to borrow cash while retaining long-term Bitcoin holdings, avoiding taxable sales, and integrate institutional-grade custody and compliance frameworks, which the firm described as a notable step for mainstream crypto finance.
Network security and on-chain activity rose
Indicators of on-chain participation showed steady growth. Active on-chain addresses climbed above 300 million in June before easing to a base of around 230 million by year-end, which Binance said reflects consistent global user engagement.
Sustained miner investment also supported the Bitcoin network’s security, with hash rate increasing and mining difficulty up 36% year over year.
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