Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, says that the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is likely to return to the United States in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. His prediction has drawn attention across the crypto world and sparked discussion about how this move could affect markets and digital assets.
Garlinghouse made the comment at recent industry events, noting that regulatory conditions in the U.S. are changing and that Binance could re‑enter the market after leaving in 2023. Binance’s exit followed a major legal settlement with U.S. authorities, and the exchange has been exploring ways to come back.
If this happens, the effects of Binance coming back could be a huge ripple in the crypto economy. Trickle down effects will be felt on major projects like Litecoin all the way down to Solana blockchain’s new popular Meme Coin “Patos.”
Binance is the largest exchange in the world by trading volume. Its return to the American market could bring more trading options, more liquidity, and larger participation by U.S. investors. Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng also said the U.S. market is very important, although the company is taking a “wait‑and‑see” approach.
The Patos Meme Coin ($PATOS) is one of the new tokens gaining attention in crypto circles. It is a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain and is currently in presale. On‑chain data shows that investors, including large holders called whales, have bought millions of Patos tokens as interest grows. The project has seen fast presale activity and has crossed significant early fundraising benchmarks.
Analysts say that if Binance re‑enters the U.S. market and lists more assets, new liquidity could flow into many kinds of tokens, including meme coins and older coins like Litecoin. A return of Binance could change how people trade and invest in crypto and could push activity across both established and emerging markets.
Binance first left the U.S. market after a settlement with U.S. regulators that included fines and leadership changes. Since then, the exchange has looked for ways to relaunch its U.S. business, and industry leaders like Garlinghouse believe the time may be near for that comeback.
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