Could you please clarify whether Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)? I'm aware that Binance offers a wide range of services including trading, staking, and even its own blockchain, Binance Smart Chain (BSC). However, I'm specifically interested in understanding if Binance itself functions as an EVM, which is the runtime environment for smart contracts in Ethereum and other compatible blockchains. Your clarification would be greatly appreciated as it would help me better understand the technical underpinnings of Binance and its relationship to Ethereum and EVM-based blockchains.