Binance to Suspend Near Protocol (NEAR) Deposits and Withdrawals on Sept 23, 2025 Ahead of Hard Fork

According to an official announcement, Binance will temporarily suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the Near Protocol (NEAR) network on 23 September 2025 at 08:00 (UTC+8) to support a planned network upgrade. The exchange cited this custodial maintenance window as necessary to mitigate operational risk and preserve user funds while the protocol undergoes the scheduled infrastructure change.

The project team is slated to perform the hard fork at 09:00 (UTC+8) the same day, and Binance said it will monitor chain finality and network stability before re-enabling services. Market participants should factor the temporary suspension into liquidity and settlement planning for NEAR-related positions.