Binance.US updated its Terms of Use on June 6, 2026, introducing automatic staking of eligible tokens unless users opt out, adding a 14-day notice requirement for material fee and policy changes starting July 1, 2026, and clarifying that staking arrangements may involve multiple third-party custody and services providers. The most material change is the introduction of automatic enrollment in 'Soft-Staking,' which stakes eligible tokens held in user accounts without explicit prior opt-in, a shift from the previous language that stated staking was optional.
Consumers: If you hold eligible tokens and do nothing, they will be staked automatically unless you take action to prevent it.
Consumers: You will have two weeks' notice before major fee or policy changes take effect, giving you time to react.
Consumers: Staking is no longer strictly voluntary; eligible tokens are now automatically enrolled in staking unless you opt out.
The updated terms introduce automatic enrollment in Soft-Staking for eligible tokens held in user accounts, meaning assets will be staked on Binance.US's behalf with third-party providers unless users opt out before the policy takes effect. Previously, the terms stated staking was optional and required explicit designation. The revised language also establishes that starting July 1, 2026, users will receive at least 14 days' notice before material changes to fee schedules, terms, or account policies take effect. Users can avoid automatic staking by opting out before July 1, 2026, or by withdrawing or designating specific tokens as ineligible for Soft-Staking.
→ Review your eligible tokens and determine whether you want them automatically staked; if not, affirmatively opt out of Soft-Staking before July 1, 2026.
→ Withdraw or designate specific tokens as ineligible for Soft-Staking if you do not wish them to be automatically enrolled.
Across all monitored documents, Binance.US has made 5 significant changes.
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Eligible tokens held in user accounts are now automatically enrolled and staked unless users affirmatively opt out by July 1, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, Binance.US must provide at least 14 days' advance written notice before implementing material changes to fees, terms, or policies.
The language 'You are not required to stake Eligible Tokens with BAM to maintain an Account' was removed and replaced with automatic enrollment language.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
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