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Binance has today introduced US equities trading, granting eligible users access to more than 7,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This launch underscores Binance's conviction that financial inclusion improves significantly when opportunities become simpler and more integrated. The company also announced plans to soon introduce tokenised US stocks, marking a further step in its aspiration to become a multi-asset financial super app.
Yi He, co-founder and co-CEO of Binance
Yi He, co-founder and co-CEO of Binance commented:
We have set out to reach the next 3 billion users, and to do that, we need to make it simpler for users to access opportunities across asset classes, diversify their portfolios, and move more easily between traditional investing and on-chain finance. That is what a multi-asset financial super app should help people do.
Enabled through Binance's ADGM broker-dealer, Nest Trading Limited, the new offering expands Binance's multi-asset platform by integrating US equities trading and a pathway to tokenisation into a unified user experience. By reducing friction in how users access and hold major traditional assets, Binance is building on an approach already proven in products such as perpetual futures, which often involve forex leverage explained.
Eligible users will be able to trade US equities with zero commission, purchase fractional shares starting at just $5, and have direct ownership of the equities held by a US-regulated clearing broker, including eligibility for applicable dividends and corporate actions. Select equities will also be available for 24/5 trading. Purchases will primarily be made using USDC, with support for BNB, USDT, USD1, and $U, and sale proceeds will be received in USDC. Fully Paid Securities Lending (FPSL) will be available, enabling eligible users to earn passive income by lending their stock holdings.
In the coming weeks, and subject to regulatory approvals, Binance will also introduce bStocks, which are tokenised securities representing select US stocks and ETFs. These will be issued by BTECH Holdings Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Once launched, bStocks tokenised securities will be available for trading on Binance Exchange.
As a leading liquidity provider in the digital assets space by trading volume and users, Binance will offer a native bridge from traditional stock ownership to programmable, always-on tokenised assets at a global scale that few others can match. This unlocks mobility and utility for real-world equities within and beyond the Binance ecosystem, enabling continuous on-chain access and potential DeFi applications, from lending to liquidity provision.
Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance
Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance commented:
Tokenization has the potential to reshape financial markets by giving users greater control, more flexibility, and ultimately more financial freedom. We see a significant opportunity to make financial assets more accessible, more useful, and more connected across traditional and digital markets.
This strategic move by Binance to integrate traditional equities with digital assets through tokenisation highlights a broader trend affecting institutional finance. As the lines between traditional institutional FX markets and decentralised finance continue to blur, services like crypto prime brokerages and advanced liquidity solutions become increasingly vital for institutional players seeking to navigate this evolving landscape. The ability to seamlessly move between asset classes and leverage tokenised representations of real-world assets opens new avenues for capital efficiency and market access for firms globally.
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