Binance adds US stock trading in push beyond crypto
Stocks
Binance has officially launched US equities and ETF trading for eligible users, offering access to over 7,000 assets with zero commission and fractional share purchases starting at $5. This expansion marks a strategic pivot toward becoming a multi-asset financial super app, directly challenging competitors like Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitpanda. The platform facilitates 24/5 trading and allows users to earn passive income through Fully Paid Securities Lending. Furthermore, Binance plans to introduce bStocks, a suite of tokenized securities representing US stocks and ETFs, in the coming weeks. These tokenized assets will be issued by BTECH Holdings LTD, a Special Purpose Vehicle registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, and are currently pending regulatory approval from the FSRA. Purchases will be primarily conducted using Circle’s USDC, alongside other supported stablecoins and assets like BNB. This development signifies a major step in the convergence of traditional financial markets and digital asset infrastructure, aiming to increase accessibility and connectivity for global investors.
Key points
- ▸Binance enables trading for 7,000+ US equities and ETFs with zero commission.
- ▸bStocks tokenized securities will be issued by BTECH Holdings LTD in the ADGM.
- ▸Purchases utilize USDC, BNB, USDT, USD1, and U, with proceeds settled in USDC.
- ▸The initiative competes with similar offerings from Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitpanda.
Background
Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various digital assets and derivatives. The company is increasingly expanding its infrastructure to bridge traditional finance and blockchain by integrating broker-dealer services and regulatory-compliant special purpose vehicles to offer tokenized versions of real-world financial instruments.
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