Binance broadens financial services with stock and ETF trading

Crypto exchange Binance announced on Monday that it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, marking a significant expansion beyond digital assets and into traditional financial markets. The company said the new offering will provide users with access to more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs through its application, alongside the cryptocurrency products already available on the platform. The move reflects a broader trend in financial markets, where the distinction between digital asset services and traditional investment products continues to narrow as companies seek to provide customers with a wider range of financial services from a single platform.