New Binance Feautre Allows Users to Pass On Crypto Assets

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New Binance Feature Allows Users to Pass On Crypto Assets

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: June 19, 2025

Key Takeaways

Binance has launched a feature that lets users assign an emergency contact to claim their crypto after a period of long inactivity;
Changpeng Zhao urged all platforms to add a "will function" so assets can be passed on in the event of the user's passing;
Users praised the move by noting that over $1 billion in crypto goes unclaimed each year without a plan.

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New Binance Feature Allows Users to Pass On Crypto Assets

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The crypto exchange Binance $4.91B has launched a new feature that allows users to choose an emergency contact who can claim their crypto in the event of the user's passing.

The update, released on June 12, allows the platform to notify this contact after long periods of account inactivity.

Once notified, the contact can begin the process to access the user’s funds.

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Following the update, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao encouraged other platforms to follow suit. In a June 19 post on X, he said, "This is a topic people avoid, but the fact is, humans cannot live forever".

He added, "Every platform should have a 'will function' so that when someone is no longer around, their assets can be distributed to designated accounts according to specified proportions".

Reactions from the community were mostly supportive. One user on X called the decision "really thoughtful" and noted that every year, over $1 billion in crypto is left unclaimed due to unexpected deaths and a lack of proper planning.

Another X user pointed out that Binance profiles can also include written content, online influence, and community roles. They suggested that full accounts, not just funds, should be transferable, like how people can pass on their phone numbers.

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