Binance Charity and CZ Launch $1.5 Million BNB Airdrop for Earthquake Victims in Myanmar and Thailand

In the wake of a devastating earthquake centered in Myanmar, Binance Charity, in partnership with Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has announced a humanitarian relief initiative to distribute up to $1.5 million in BNB to affected users in Myanmar and Thailand.Targeted Airdrop to Support RecoveryThe relief effort will use blockchain-based airdrops to swiftly and securely deliver aid. Eligible Binance and Binance TH (Gulf Binance) users will receive BNB token vouchers in their Reward Hub by April 14, 2025, based on their KYC (Know Your Customer) or Proof of Address (POA) information submitted before March 31, 2025.Distribution BreakdownMyanmar:$5 in BNB for all KYC-verified, non-dormant users.$50 in BNB for users with both KYC and POA verification in the most impacted areas.Thailand (Binance TH via Gulf Binance):$5 in BNB for KYC-verified users with a registered living address.$10 in BNB for users verified with an address in the hardest-hit zones.Backed by Binance Charity and CZCZ has personally pledged 500 BNB each to support earthquake relief in Myanmar and Thailand.“In times of crisis, every second counts,” said CZ. “Blockchain and digital assets have provided an effective and efficient means of delivering financial aid to disaster victims.”Binance CEO Richard Teng echoed the sentiment, stating,“We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake... Binance stands in solidarity with the affected communities and hopes our efforts provide some relief during this challenging time.”A History of Blockchain-Powered PhilanthropyThis earthquake relief airdrop is part of Binance Charity's ongoing mission to harness blockchain for good. The organization has previously launched successful aid programs in Spain, Turkey, Argentina, Libya, Vietnam, and more.