$USD1

1. The Death of BUSD
​If you still have original BUSD (the stablecoin issued by Paxos), its future on Binance is effectively over.
​Final Phase-Out: As of Q1 2026, Binance has completed the deprecation of BUSD. Remaining balances have largely been auto-converted.
​Why? Regulatory pressure on Paxos in 2023-2024 forced Binance to move away from its own branded stablecoin to third-party alternatives.
​2. The Rise of "USD1" (World Liberty Financial)
​Interestingly, a specific token named USD1 has become a major player on Binance in 2026.
​The Trump Connection: USD1 is a stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial, a project associated with the Trump family.
​Binance Integration: As of early 2026, Binance holds a significant portion of the USD1 supply (reports suggest as much as 87% of its initial liquidity).
​Future Role: It is being positioned as a primary collateral asset for futures and margin trading, moving into the space BUSD once occupied.
​3. FDUSD and USDT (The "Safe" Rails)
​While USD1 is the "new" trend, the workhorses for $1 transactions on Binance are:
​FDUSD (First Digital USD): This remains the primary pair for zero-fee trading. If you want to trade "USD 1" without fees, this is your future.
​USDT (Tether): Despite years of "FUD" (fear, uncertainty, doubt), USDT remains the most liquid asset on the platform.
​4. Regulatory Evolution (MiCA & Beyond)
​The future of any "USD 1" token on Binance is now dictated by law:
​MiCA Compliance: In Europe (EEA), Binance has restricted "unauthorized" stablecoins. This means only tokens that meet strict EU audit standards can be used.
​The "Invisible Rail": Industry leaders at the 2026 Davos summit highlighted that stablecoins are becoming the "invisible rails" for AI agents. On Binance, this means you will soon see "USD 1" being used automatically by trading bots and AI-managed portfolios without you needing to manually swap them.