Binance Unites Traditional and Crypto Markets via BlackRock Partnership and GAIB Token

Binance Alpha and Futures Contract will launch the token GAIB (GAIB) on November 19, 2025, marking a significant expansion of the exchange's product offerings in the digital asset space. According to the official announcement, eligible users will be able to claim an airdrop via the Alpha event page using Alpha Points after trading commences. The Binance Futures platform will also introduce a GAIBUSDT perpetual contract with up to 40x leverage, set to open at 18:30 UTC+8 on the same date.

This move aligns with broader industry trends of institutional integration and innovation. On the same day, Binance announced a partnership with BlackRock to integrate the tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL onto the BNB Chain. BUIDL, which represents over $2.5 billion in invested capital, will now serve as off-chain collateral for trading on Binance, enhancing capital efficiency for institutional and advanced traders. The collaboration underscores Binance's strategy to bridge traditional finance and crypto markets, with BUIDL being integrated with triparty banking agents and crypto-native custody solutions.

Meanwhile, BiyaPay, a Singapore-based neobank, unveiled a strategic upgrade to become a comprehensive digital finance platform. The company emphasized compliance, efficiency, and AI-driven innovations, including plans to launch its own blockchain in 2026 for on-chain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks. The platform's "Bi-Monthly Upgrade Period" will gradually introduce features to enhance cross-asset integration and user connectivity according to the company's announcement.

The rebranding of Qualigen Therapeutics to AIxCrypto Holdings further highlights the convergence of traditional biotechnology and decentralized finance. The company, now controlled by Faraday Future, plans to rebrand as AIxCrypto and host a ticker activation ceremony on November 20, 2025, alongside a three-year roadmap to position itself as a gateway to the AI × Web3 era according to the official statement.

These developments reflect a maturing crypto ecosystem, where exchanges and institutions are increasingly collaborating to unlock new use cases. Japanese exchange Coincheck, for instance, is nearing completion of its Nasdaq listing via a SPAC merger with Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, expected to finalize in the second or third quarter of 2026.