binance.cn is not the current official website of Binance. Under no circumstances should you log into your account on this domain. To access Binance, please use the Binance Official Website or use the Binance Official App directly. For iPhone users, refer to Binance App Download for region-switching steps. Below is the full story behind binance.cn.
The History of binance.cn
When Binance was founded in 2017, it did briefly operate the binance.cn domain, primarily to serve users in Mainland China. At that time, while the main site was binance.com, binance.cn served as one of the entry points for Chinese-speaking users.
After September 2017, due to regulatory bans on cryptocurrency exchanges in Mainland China, Binance completely moved its operations out of the region, and binance.cn was discontinued. Since then, the domain was either abandoned by Binance or the registration expired without renewal. Currently, it is not owned by Binance official.
What You See When Opening binance.cn Today
The specific content may change at any time, but common scenarios include:
- Redirecting to an ad network page.
- A "Binance China" clone site with a UI mimicking the main site.
- A page asking you to download the "latest Binance APK" (actually a Trojan).
- A "Domain for Sale" page listed by the current owner.
- A temporary placeholder page from a network service provider.
Regardless of what is displayed, do not log in, do not download, do not scan any QR codes, and do not provide any input.
Why "Chinese-looking" Domains Are the Most Dangerous
Beginners often have a natural trust in the Chinese language combined with the .cn suffix, and phishers exploit this. Common clone techniques include:
| Tactic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Copying Official UI | Visual zero-difference |
| Using "China Special Edition" Labels | Makes users think it's a compliant version |
| Providing "Customer Support" Portals | Phishing for account info |
| Offering "Exclusive Benefits" | Luring beginners to register |
| Providing "Local Deposit Channels" | Running away with funds after payment |
If a beginner enters their real Binance credentials on such a site, their account will be emptied almost instantly.
General Methods to Identify "Typosquatted" Domains
binance.cn is not an isolated case. A group of similar domains are also NOT official:
- binance.org
- binance.app
- binance.io
- binance.net
- binance.xyz
- binance.vip / binance.top / binance.cc
General identification rule: The official list of Binance domains only includes a few (.com / .info / .bz / .me / .com.br / .ae / .us). All other suffixes should be treated as squatted or phishing by default—do not enter them.
How to Verify if a Domain is Official Binance
The most authoritative methods:
- Log into the binance.com main site → Help Center → "Official Domain List."
- Follow @binance on Twitter for regular official domain announcements.
- Search for "domain" in the App's Announcement Center.
- If an email includes your Anti-Phishing Code and comes from an "official-domain" source, it is real.
Any domain that does not appear in the four channels above is not official.
What About binance.com.cn / binance-cn.com?
These are even more subtle forms of confusion.
| Domain | Status |
|---|---|
| binance.com.cn | Fake (Mashed country code) |
| binance-cn.com | Fake (Includes a hyphen) |
| cn.binance.com | Real (If it exists, it's a subdomain of .com) |
| binance.cn.com | Fake (cn is part of the subdomain) |
Remember one rule: The core of a real domain is always binance.com or binance.[Whitelisted Suffix]. Any mashups of prefixes, infixes, or country suffixes do not count.
What if You Already Entered Your Password on binance.cn?
Follow this order to minimize loss:
- Go to the real binance.com and change your password immediately.
- Enable 2FA (if you haven't already).
- Set up an Anti-Phishing Code.
- Unbind your API keys.
- Check your recent login history.
- Contact Binance customer support to report the incident and request a temporary withdrawal freeze.
Phishers usually attempt to move funds within 5-30 minutes of getting a password, so speed is critical.
Remind Those Around You
Beginners are the most likely to share such domains with friends and family: "Look, this is the Chinese version of Binance." Do not do this. Share the real official domain binance.com with them and clarify that the "Chinese interface can be switched after logging in."
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q: What if I registered an account on binance.cn years ago?
A: That was before 2017. Accounts from that era have long been migrated to the binance.com main site. Simply use your previous email to recover your account on the main site.
Q: Will the binance.cn domain eventually return to Binance?
A: Not necessarily. Even if it does, it might not be put back into use. Beginners should not wait for such an event; always stick to binance.com.
Q: What if binance.cn ranks first in search engines?
A: Do not click it. Search rankings do not represent authority.
Q: Can I use binance.cn just to read news without logging in?
A: Still no. Even without logging in, your browser could be infected with malicious scripts, or your Cookies could be hijacked.
Further Reading
- Which One is the Real Binance Site: A Comparison
- List of Mirror Domains: All Official URLs
- How to Set Up Anti-Phishing Code: Making Phishing Sites Visible