Binance to Suspend THORChain (RUNE) Network Transactions for Upgrade

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the THORChain (RUNE) network starting approximately on 2026-01-22 at 20:00 (UTC). This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience. The upgrade is scheduled to occur at block height 24,635,898, which is expected to be reached around 2026-01-22 at 21:00 (UTC). The trading of tokens on the THORChain network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance assures users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade. Once the network is confirmed to be stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened. No additional announcements will be made regarding the reopening of these services.