Binance to Suspend NEAR Network Deposits and Withdrawals Ahead of Protocol Upgrade

According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will suspend deposits and withdrawals of token(s) on the NEAR Protocol (NEAR) network starting at approximately 2026-06-09 23:00 (UTC) to support a network upgrade and hard fork. Binance said the pause is intended to support the upgrade process and maintain user experience, and that it will manage the technical requirements involved for users during the maintenance window. Upgrade Timeline and Service Impact The network upgrade and hard fork are scheduled to take place at approximately 2026-06-10 00:00 (UTC). Binance stated that trading of token(s) on the NEAR Protocol (NEAR) network will not be impacted during the suspension of deposits and withdrawals. The exchange added that deposits and withdrawals will be reopened once the upgraded network is deemed stable, and that no further announcement will be posted regarding the reopening.