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He Yi: Community Reward Programs Await Regulatory Approval; Beware of Phishing Scams.

Ground.News • November 1, 2026

Binance co-founder Yi He announced that the cash voucher campaign is not live: rewards will be delivered after Monday's regulatory review. The fake $150 circulated during the withdrawal suspension...

Binance issues scam alert over fake reward offers

Binance co-founder Yi He took to X on Sunday to warn users fraudulent schemes and phishing links circulating in connection with the cryptocurrency exchange's community rewards campaign. Earlier ...

He Yi: Community Reward Programs Await Regulatory Approval; Beware of Phishing Scams.

ChainCatcher reports that He Yi posted on the X platform that Binance's community rewards program requires regulatory approval and will launch tomorrow after being reviewed and approved by the regulatory body. Currently, there are no cash coupon promotions; please be wary of phishing and fraudulent links.

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Binance Warns Users of Phishing Scams Amid Reward Campaign Confusion Binance co-founder Yi He issued a warning on November 1, 2026, about fake reward campaigns targeting users, emphasizing that no cash voucher promotions are currently active. These scams are exploiting the anticipation of a community rewards campaign that requires regulatory approval before launch. Yi He clarified that the campaign will only commence after the regulatory review, expected to happen when offices reopen. Users are advised to be cautious of phishing links and fraudulent offers, particularly a fake $150 compensation circulating during the withdrawal suspension. The warning follows Binance's recent restoration of customer withdrawals after a significant cyber theft attempt. The situation highlights ongoing risks in the cryptocurrency space, particularly around promotional activities. 2 sources 28

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