Binance rolls out US stock trading for users outside United States

Table of Contents Binance has introduced trading access to thousands of U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds for users outside the United States. According to an official announcement from Binance, the rollout covers more than 7,000 equities and ETFs, with zero-commission trades and fractional purchases starting at $5. Users can fund these positions using digital assets such as USDC, USDT, and BNB, the company stated. Working through established partners, Nest Trading will facilitate share execution, while Alpaca will oversee custody, dividend distribution, and corporate actions, according to a report by Fortune. In comments to the same outlet, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said U.S. equities account for more than half of global market value. He added that access remains limited in many regions due to cost and infrastructure barriers, positioning the new offering as a response to those constraints. Alongside direct trading, the company has outlined a pathway that links traditional equities with blockchain-based systems. Under a planned feature called bStocks, Binance said users will be able to convert stock holdings into tokenized assets on the BNB Chain. The exchange stated that this structure would allow faster settlement compared to conventional systems, where trades often take more than one day to clear. The company added that tokenized versions of equities could be used within decentralized finance applications, including lending and liquidity services. Availability for these assets is expected in the coming weeks, according to the same announcement. Data tied to the sector shows rising activity ahead of Binance’s expansion. Reported figures indicate daily trading volume in tokenized stocks and ETFs reached $3.57 billion on May 19, with platforms including Binance and Hyperliquid accounting for most transactions. Elsewhere in the market, Kraken and Robinhood have each launched similar products over the past year. Binance stated that its version differs by allowing users to initiate tokenization themselves rather than relying solely on pre-issued assets. The move follows Binance’s earlier withdrawal from tokenized equities in 2021. At that time, regulators in regions including Germany and Hong Kong raised compliance concerns, prompting the exchange to discontinue the service. Re-entry into the segment began earlier this year. According to prior reports, Binance partnered with Ondo Finance in February to list a smaller group of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs. With the latest rollout, the exchange has expanded its approach, combining traditional brokerage infrastructure with blockchain-based settlement systems. Discover top-performing stocks in AI, Crypto, and Technology with expert analysis.