$SOL In July 2025, Binance celebrated its 8th anniversary—dubbed “Binance Turns 8”—with a thrilling lineup of global rewards and events. Launching on July 7, the celebration kicked off with a $2.88 million "Crypto Meteor Shower," a virtual space quest, star‑sign collection, contests, and local meet‑ups . From July 8–15, users could earn BNB, USDC vouchers, fee discounts, and trading prizes by completing fun tasks like trading, inviting friends, and sharing content . Founded in July 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, Binance grew to over 275 million users. Now under CEO Richard Teng, the platform marks eight years of rapid global growth and innovation.