Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched Binance Junior – the first major crypto platform designed specifically for children aged 6 to 17.

The parent-controlled app was announced on December 3, 2025, when CEO Richard Teng unveiled it during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, marking a controversial first in the cryptocurrency industry.

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The standalone mobile app operates under complete parental supervision, linking directly to a parent’s main Binance account. Unlike traditional exchanges that prohibit users under 18, Binance Junior allows families to introduce children to cryptocurrency in a controlled environment.

Parents must have verified Binance accounts with…