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Binance expands financial super app offering with launch of bStocks in the UAE

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, today announced the launch of bStocks for eligible users in the UAE, marking another milestone in the company’s vision of becoming a financial super app. The launch expands Binance’s growing ecosystem beyond digital assets, enabling users to access select US stocks…

Binance expands financial super app offering with launch of bStocks in the UAE

Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem, has introduced bStocks in the UAE, expanding its financial super app offerings. This launch highlights the company's ambition to merge traditional finance with blockchain technology. With bStocks, eligible users can trade select US stocks through tokenized securities on a single platform, providing a more accessible and flexible way to diversify their portfolios.

The platform allows users to start trading with as little as $5 and offers 24/7 trading, placing orders even outside traditional market hours. Users can self-custody their bStocks and transfer them to compatible BNB Chain wallets. Additionally, supported bStocks can be utilized across various blockchain applications, offering users on-chain utility.

Corporate actions such as stock splits and dividends are automatically processed, enabling users to maintain continuous exposure without manual intervention. At launch, eligible users can access tokenized securities for Circle Internet Group, Micron Technology, Nvidia, SanDisk, and Tesla. More bStocks are expected to be introduced gradually, subject to approvals.

Binance's MENAT head, Tarik Erk, emphasized that the launch of bStocks in the UAE is a significant step towards building a financial super app that connects traditional finance with blockchain innovation, making US equity markets more flexible and user-friendly for today's digital-first generation.

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