Parent-controlled accounts aim to teach financial literacy, but critics warn of early exposure to high-risk assets
Binance has introduced Binance Junior, a controlled crypto environment for minors aged 6 to 17, igniting a widespread debate about whether children should be interacting with digital assets at all. The launch positions the product as a tool for early financial education, though others fear it may normalize youth engagement with speculative markets.
The new application functions as a parent-managed sub-account, linked directly to an adult’s verified Binance profile. Parents can deposit crypto, set spending limits, oversee on-chain transfers, and enable selected Earn features depending on local regulations. Binance says the setup mirrors conventional custodial financial tools, where minors hold assets while adults maintain full legal control.
“If implemented responsibly, this model could help teach younger generations how digital finance works while keeping strict oversight in place,”
But the response from the broader community remains sharply divided. Some users have accused Binance of “targeting children”, stressing that the indusstry already faces scrutiny for aggressive marketing. Others labeled the launch “irresponsible,” warning that minors could be exposed to high-risk assets before understanding the consequences.
Features such as Binance Pay are accessible to teens aged 13 and above, allowing transfers between Junior accounts within daily limits set by parents. Binance notes that features may vary by jurisdiction due to compliance requirements.
The debate underscores a broader question: whether early crypto education empowers the next generation—or exposes them too soon to a complex and volatile financial landscape.
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