Binance has announced a global virtual event titled Binance online, scheduled for May 13 at 11:00 AM UTC. The event will run for more than four hours and will feature guests from institutional finance, blockchain infrastructure, and digital asset markets. According to the announcement, the event will include discussion groups, interviews, and community-focused topics to examine how digital assets connect with existing financial systems. The speaker lineup includes figures from multiple sectors, showing the growing interaction between traditional finance and blockchain-based platforms. However, the topics expected at the event include stablecoins as cross-border payment tools, the integration of artificial intelligence and financial services, and the growing role of crypto in global finance. Binance confirmed that one session will feature an additional guest, whose identity has not yet been disclosed. Binance online event programming and institutional participation The Binance online event brings together participants from crypto-native companies and traditional financial organizations. The presence of senior executives from global finance points to continued institutional engagement with digital assets. The agenda reports that the discussions will focus on infrastructure, tokenized financial products, and market development. Yi He, co-CEO of Binance, added that the event will explore industry scaling and develop operational applications. The exchange also verified that the interaction with the live audience would occur throughout the program. Additionally, the event will include $10,000 in giveaways distributed across different segments. The initiative extends beyond programming. Binance stated that proceeds from the event will support education-focused initiatives. According to the announcement, $35,000 will be directed to the University of Zurich’s Blockchain Center. Another $15,000 will be allocated to Geeks Academy in Kyrgyzstan to expand access to blockchain education. Security measures introduced alongside Binance online event Alongside the Binance online announcement, Binance introduced a new security feature to address the risk of physical coercion. Binance stated that users can enable its Withdraw Protection feature directly from account settings, allowing them to block all on-chain withdrawals for a chosen period of one to seven days, with a default duration of 48 hours. Once activated, the feature applies a full lockdown that cannot be overridden, including by the account holder, ensuring that funds remain inaccessible during the selected window. However, Binance added that users who prefer more control can activate an option to unlock the account early. This process requires verification via a security key and an authenticator app, and may also include an additional confirmation step sent to a separate phone number or email address. During the lockdown period, the rest of the account continues to function normally. Users can still trade, hold assets, and manage positions without interruption, while only withdrawals remain restricted. Binance explained that this feature is designed to work alongside existing protections such as multi-factor authentication, withdrawal whitelists, anti-phishing codes, and passkeys, with a specific focus on reducing risks linked to physical coercion. The company stated that its current protections already address digital threats such as phishing, SIM swaps, and unauthorized access. However, the new feature centers specifically on scenarios involving in-person pressure to transfer funds. Binance explained that once activated, the withdrawal protection prevents any transfer, including those initiated by the account holder. This release follows data from blockchain analytics firm CertiK, which reported a 75% increase in attacks involving physical threats in 2025. Authorities in France also confirmed investigations into 88 individuals linked to incidents involving kidnappings and extortion targeting crypto holders. Still letting the bank keep the best part? Watch our free video on being your own bank .
