Advancing Fintech Education: Our Partnership With the Global Fintech Institute

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship and strategic support for the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) to advance fintech education, professional development, and innovation. The collaboration between Binance and GFI was first announced at GFTN Forum, Japan 2025.

This collaboration aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and evolving financial regulations.

Empowering the Fintech Workforce for a Digital Future

As part of this initiative, we will sponsor over 500 scholarships for GFI’s latest course Foundation in Crypto Regulation and Compliance. The course is tailored to the needs of professionals in regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and compliance roles, especially those with a passion and curiosity for crypto.

Designed by leading industry experts and academics, this 16-hour online program provides regulators and compliance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and financial regulations. Participants will also gain hands-on insights into numerous key areas such as: AML/KYC compliance, financial crime prevention, blockchain forensics, cross-border regulatory frameworks, RegTech solutions, and more.

By the end of the course, attendees will be well-equipped to tackle compliance challenges, mitigate risks, and adapt to the evolving crypto landscape. Interested professionals can apply for the scholarship here.

Importance of Fintech Education in a Transformative Era

Through the strategic collaboration with GFI, we aim to equip professionals with expertise in AI-driven finance and digital assets, develop fintech training programs, advance research, and enhance global fintech literacy.

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, commented on the partnership: “We are thrilled to join forces with the Global Fintech Institute to advance fintech education in this transformative era of AI and cryptocurrency. Education plays a crucial role in closing the knowledge gap for blockchain and crypto, just as it has for other emerging technologies in the past.” Teng added that with the ever-rising interest and popularity of crypto, crypto-focused courses like these would be in high demand.

Professor David Lee, Founding Chairman at GFI, added: “As AI, blockchain, and digital assets continue to transform the financial landscape, there is an urgent need for structured fintech education and informed policy discussions. The rapid pace of technological advancement demands that professionals, regulators, and institutions stay ahead of emerging trends to ensure financial stability, security, and innovation-driven growth.”

Lee went on to acknowledge how Binance’s “generous support” allows GFI to expand its educational programs, conduct critical research, and foster industry-wide collaboration. According to him, this partnership enables the Institute to bridge the knowledge gap between traditional finance and digital innovations, equipping professionals with the expertise to navigate regulatory challenges, harness new opportunities, and drive responsible adoption of cutting-edge financial technologies.

Binance CEO Richard Teng with Professor David Lee, founding chairman for Global Fintech Institute.

The Policy Shift & Its Impact on Fintech

The growing political momentum that digital assets are seeing in many key markets globally will eventually result in a significant policy shift that could accelerate institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the integration of blockchain technology, along with AI and DeFi-powered services and solutions into mainstream finance. This partnership between Binance and GFI will ensure that compliance and regulation professionals are well-equipped to capitalize on these emerging opportunities thanks to the cutting-edge training, research, and thought leadership the joint program will provide.

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