Crypto exchange Kraken has launched commission-free trading for over 7,000 US-listed stocks for customers in the European Economic Area. The service, provided by its Cyprus-based firm, integrates traditional equities with existing crypto and tokenized stock offerings.
Nasdaq plans to offer nearly 23-hour US stock trading starting December 6, subject to SEC approval, expanding access for global investors and rivaling competitors pushing for round-the-clock markets.
eToro reported a 73% drop in July crypto trades and a halved average investment amount, while agreeing to acquire US-focused brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million as overall second-quarter net income rose.
A former Deloitte IT manager in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to stealing 423 laptops worth HK$1.2 million over 17 months to fund his stock trading losses.
AMD stock dropped 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday despite reporting a 50% rise in Q2 revenue to $11.54 billion, as high investor expectations for AI stocks outweighed the beat.
The US House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), banning Congress members, spouses, and dependent children from buying publicly traded stocks, with penalties for violations. Critics argue it doesn't go far enough, allowing existing stock ownership and sales with notice.
House Republicans passed a $1.1 trillion military funding bill (NDAA), a $95 billion budget blueprint, and a bill to ban lawmaker stock trading before their recess. The NDAA and budget face uncertain paths in the Senate due to bipartisan opposition and procedural hurdles.
The dYdX decentralized exchange (DEX) has been rebranded as Arcus and launched on Robinhood's new Arbitrum-based layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain. Arcus will offer tokenized stock and perpetual trading, aiming to reduce market access barriers for traders.
Solana's SOL token rose to $72, boosted by tokenized stock trading and airdrop hopes. However, declining TVL, low DEX volumes, and reliance on Pump.fun indicate fragile onchain demand and potential competition.
Solana's tokenized equities have crossed $1 billion in weekly volume, behaving like a 24/7 crypto trading venue. This surge, largely driven by SpaceX-linked SPCX activity, highlights demand but raises questions about diversified adoption, market structure, and the mismatch between crypto trading habits and traditional equity rules.
24X National Exchange has filed a rule change with the SEC to allow trading of tokenized stocks during a Depository Trust Company (DTC) pilot. The proposal aims to integrate tokenization into the existing national market system, preserving key infrastructure like DTC, member eligibility, and shareholder rights, rather than creating a workaround.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is reviewing the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect scheme to allow mainland Chinese investors access to a wider range of products, potentially including higher-return, higher-risk options. This comes as the city marks the anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.
SpaceX shares have fallen 20% from their post-IPO high, erasing nearly all gains for the average investor and bringing the stock back to Monday's trading levels. The pullback follows a highly anticipated debut that saw the stock surge significantly above its IPO price.
Major crypto exchanges like Binance, Kraken, Bybit, and Gemini are integrating direct trading of US stocks and ETFs into their platforms. This move challenges Wall Street's century-old dominance in retail brokerage, offering 24/7 trading, stablecoin settlement, and a unified app experience for both crypto and equities.
House Republicans propose adding restrictions on lawmakers' use of prediction markets to a stalled stock trading ban bill, limiting bets on elections and public policy but allowing those on sports and entertainment.
US Rep. Bryan Steil plans to amend a congressional stock ban bill to include prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, citing concerns over insider trading on elections and public policy.
Binance revealed a revenue-sharing agreement with Alpaca, a provider of tokenized US stock and ETF infrastructure. Binance will receive 50% of Alpaca's PFOF fees and 65% of stock lending profits.
Crypto exchange Binance now offers zero-commission trading of over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs to non-U.S. customers, with plans to allow tokenization of these shares on its BNB blockchain. The move aims to create a multi-asset super app and integrate equities with DeFi.
The SEC has reportedly delayed its plan for tokenized stock trading due to concerns from stock exchange officials and market participants regarding implementation, unauthorized token issuance, and ownership verification on blockchains.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce tempered expectations for a broad "innovation exemption" for tokenized stock trading, stating any such relief would be "limited in scope." Her comments follow a Bloomberg report suggesting the SEC is considering allowing only tokens with the same benefits as common stock, like voting rights and dividends, to avoid market fragmentation and risks.
VP JD Vance defended President Trump against questions about extensive stock trading revealed in financial disclosures, stating advisors manage his wealth. The filings showed over 3,700 transactions, including Palantir, which Trump later praised.
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Seoul prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk, citing insufficient evidence. Bang is accused of deceiving investors in 2019 into selling their shares before the company's IPO, allegedly obtaining about 260 billion won (US$175.28 million) in illegal profits. The prosecution has requested a supplementary investigation rather than detention. Bang has denied the allegation, maintaining the IPO followed regulations. Police raided the Korea Exchange and Hybe headquarters in 2025 as part of the probe.
Seoul prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk, citing insufficient evidence. Bang is accused of fraudulent unfair trading under the Capital Markets Act, allegedly deceiving investors in 2019 into selling shares before Hybe's IPO to pocket about 260 billion won ($175.28 million) in illegal profits. The prosecution has requested a supplementary investigation while Bang denies the allegations, insisting the IPO followed regulations.
