BINANCE OPENS 7,000+ US STOCKS TO NON-US USERS
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Binance has launched stock and ETF trading for non-US users, offering access to over 7,000 American equities with zero commissions and fractional share purchases. The move expands the cryptocurrency exchange's services beyond digital assets.
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