Following the Soft-Staking Launch Date, BAM automatically enrolls eligible token balances held in user accounts into Soft-Staking; existing users receive an opt-out period before automatic enrollment applies, while new users are enrolled upon accepting the terms.
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This provision authorizes BAM to stake user-held digital assets on third-party networks without requiring affirmative per-asset consent from users beyond the initial terms acceptance or consent screen acknowledgment. During the staking and any applicable unstaking periods, enrolled assets are not available for transfer or sale.
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.
View change record →Under this clause, eligible token balances held in user accounts are automatically enrolled in Soft-Staking after the launch date, which subjects those assets to staking periods during which they cannot be transferred or sold. Existing users had a defined opt-out period; new users are enrolled upon accepting the terms. You can remove Soft-Stake Tokens from your account at any time to exit Soft-Staking, as described in the terms.
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Compare across platforms →"Unless expressly stated elsewhere in these Terms or on the Sites, BAM will automatically enroll and stake ("Soft-Staking") certain Eligible Tokens held in your Account that are not already enrolled in the Staking Services ("Soft-Stake Tokens"). ... Following the Opt-Out Period, all existing users will automatically be enrolled in Soft-Staking. For existing users, your affirmative acceptance of the consent screen constitutes your express consent to participate in Soft-Staking and your authorization for BAM to enroll Soft-Stake Tokens held by you on the Platform into Soft-Staking.Excerpt from Binance.US's Terms of Use
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This provision authorizes BAM to stake user-held digital assets on third-party networks without requiring affirmative per-asset consent from users beyond the initial terms acceptance or consent screen acknowledgment. During the staking and any applicable unstaking periods, enrolled assets are not available for transfer or sale.
Under this clause, eligible token balances held in user accounts are automatically enrolled in Soft-Staking after the launch date, which subjects those assets to staking periods during which they cannot be transferred or sold. Existing users had a defined opt-out period; new users are enrolled upon accepting the terms. You can remove Soft-Stake Tokens from your account at any time …
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