Giggle Academy, a nonprofit educational project established by Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has announced that it has delivered free educational services to 70,000 children worldwide. This comes as Binance unveiled a new donation initiative linked to the unpredictable
Binance’s donation process, scheduled to start in December 2025, will allocate 50% of GIGGLE trading fees to the Giggle Fund, while the other half will be used for token burns, according to LookonChain. The exchange has taken a neutral approach and has committed to transparency in how the funds are distributed. This move has faced scrutiny as the GIGGLE token’s market capitalization jumped from $86 million to $277 million before dropping to $60 million, prompting concerns about speculative activity and possible manipulation, as reported by Coinotag. CZ, through several posts on X (Twitter), explained that the token is a memecoin created by the community and that Binance’s role is limited to managing the donation mechanism, as
Giggle Academy has repeatedly stated it is not involved in the creation or management of the GIGGLE token, describing it as a “community-driven memecoin,” according to Coinotag. The academy’s official position highlights the risks associated with memecoins, which are often driven by hype and can be highly volatile, Coinotag added. Despite ongoing debates, 5% of GIGGLE trading already supports Giggle Academy’s educational efforts, and Binance’s donation plan could further increase this support. The academy has also committed to full transparency by publishing all financial details on a dedicated donation page, Coinotag reported.
The dramatic price movements of the GIGGLE token have caught the attention of blockchain analysts and traders. For example, a user known as "sencrazy.eth" deposited $1.67 million in GIGGLE tokens on Binance after previously losing $484,000 in a withdrawal, illustrating the token’s significant volatility, according to a
The wider crypto community remains split. Maria Voss, a blockchain analyst at Crypto Insights, pointed out that while memecoins such as GIGGLE can be used for charitable purposes, their speculative aspect presents risks to everyday investors, Coinotag reported. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has also increased its oversight of these projects, raising concerns about regulatory compliance, Coinotag added.
Despite the ongoing volatility, Giggle Academy’s educational work continues without interruption. With 70,000 children already reached, according to Coinotag, the academy maintains its commitment to openness and encourages caution in the crypto sector. If Binance’s donation plan proceeds as intended, it could provide further resources for the academy’s programs, though its long-term effectiveness will rely on continued market trust and active community involvement, LookonChain noted.