Binance CEO Richard Teng on Managing $14.8B in Quarterly Inflows: “Crypto Never Sleeps — and Neither Do We”

Key Takeaways:Binance recorded $14.8 billion in net inflows in Q3 2025, 158x higher than the combined inflows of the next ten largest exchanges.CEO Richard Teng credits Binance’s decentralized global team of nearly 5,000 employees for 24/7 operations.Teng emphasized trust, compliance, and user focus as the foundation of Binance’s long-term growth.During Binance’s September 2025 AMA and Monthly CEO Chat on X (formerly Twitter), CEO Richard Teng addressed how the exchange manages the operational scale of being the largest crypto platform in the world.According to DeFiLlama, Binance saw $14.8 billion in net inflows in Q3 2025, far surpassing other centralized exchanges combined. Teng attributed this success to the strength of Binance’s leadership and its distributed workforce. Teng highlighted Binance’s decentralized and remote work structure, which allows the platform to operate seamlessly around the clock.“Crypto never sleeps, and neither do the needs of our users. Our structure allows us to operate around the clock — ensuring that every minute of the day, someone on our team is working to meet user needs, maintain security, and innovate,” he added.The CEO also reaffirmed that Binance’s growth is driven by its user-first philosophy and commitment to compliance.“Our users' feedback and even criticism help us understand their needs and create the products that cater to them”