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Binance Stock Trading Sees Strong First-Week Demand, With One in Four Users Under 25

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5 months ago

June 10, 2026

Just one week after launch, emerging-market users drove over 80% of direct stock trading volume on Binance, while nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100 — underscoring demand for lower-barrier access to equities among eligible users

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s leading blockchain infrastructure provider Binance today released first-week data from its newly launched stock trading offering. The data shows substantial early momentum and signs that lower investment thresholds are helping bring a broader population into equity markets for the first time.

“The first week of stock trading on Binance reinforces what we set out to do: make it easier for eligible users in supported markets to access the financial markets that matter to them,” said Shunyet Jan, Head of Spot and Derivatives Business at Binance. “The data shows that when the barriers come down, people show up — from emerging markets, from younger demographics, and in trade sizes that traditional platforms were never designed to serve. This is part of Binance‘s broader vision to become the financial super app for the world, where users can manage crypto, equities, payments, and more from a single trusted platform.”

Binance‘s stock trading offering reflects the company’s broader focus on expanding access to financial opportunities through lower barriers, flexible investment sizes, and digital-native infrastructure. By making it easier for eligible users to access equities with smaller amounts of capital, Binance is working to open the door to broader participation in traditional financial markets.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM FIRST WEEK DATA SHOW:

Approximately 25% of Binance‘s stock users were under the age of 25. A generational dimension is emerging. This is a cohort that has come of financial age in an era where crypto was often the most accessible entry point into markets due to lower minimums, no brokerage account required and being available on a smartphone. Stock trading on Binance now extends the same ease of accessibility to traditional equities. For younger investors who may have started with crypto, it represents a natural next step in their financial journey.

80%+ of stock trading volume came from emerging markets, where access to global equities has historically been limited by banking requirements, foreign-exchange costs, and high account minimums. Equity market participation outside the United States remains broadly below 20% of the population, even as U.S. equities account for roughly half of global market capitalisation. When access barriers come down, demand emerges quickly.

Nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100, underscoring the role of fractional share access in reducing barriers to entry. Users can start investing on Binance from as little as US$5, compared with minimum deposits of US$500 to US$10,000 on many traditional brokerage platforms, a threshold that has historically excluded a significant share of would-be investors.

Assets under management in stocks on Binance surpassed US$400 million. Stock trading on Binance has shown strong early traction and conversion overall. Approximately one in ten unique visitors to the product page went on to register, with around 64% of those sign-ups going on to place a trade.

70% of users exhibited holding behaviour rather than same-day trading, indicating the product is being used as a longer-term investment vehicle rather than a short-term trading tool.

Binance users traded across more than 1,100 assets in the first week, with 124 assets each exceeding US$100,000 in traded value.

Sector allocation was led by Information Technology at 57%, followed by Funds and ETPs (20%), Communication Services (11%), and Financials (9%). Semiconductors and hardware stood out at the sub-sector level, capturing approximately 44% of total fund inflows. This reflects targeted user interest in the hardware infrastructure layer of the AI trade.

Top names by volume and open interest included MRVL, GOOGL, NVDA, NOK, QQQ, CRCL, CRWV, INTC, DRAM, and MU.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.

For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

Disclaimer: Direct stocks are available only to eligible users and subject to local regulatory requirements and product availability. Securities are subject to market and liquidity risk, price volatility, and potential loss of capital. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Users should make an independent assessment of any transaction in light of their own objectives and circumstances and consult their own advisers where appropriate.

Disclaimer: Nest Trading Limited acts as your introducing broker and routes your orders for Securities to its clearing broker partner, Alpaca Securities LLC, for execution, clearing, settlement and custody. Binance does not handle or custody your Securities. Securities are subject to high market and liquidity risk and price volatility, particularly outside traditional market hours. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. Past performance is not a reliable predictor of future performance. Before trading, you should make an independent assessment of the appropriateness of the transaction in light of your own objectives and circumstances, including the risks and potential benefits. Consult your own advisers, where appropriate. This information should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Binance may receive payment for order flow remuneration for directing your orders. For more information, see the applicable Terms of Use, Securities Trading Product Terms and Risk Warning.

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DBS named World’s Best Digital Bank

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7 minutes ago

October 30, 2026

First time DBS has clinched Global Finance’s top digital banking accolade

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DBS today announced that it has been named World’s Best Digital Bank 2026 by Global Finance, becoming the first Asia-headquartered bank to receive the publication’s top global digital banking accolade in the programme’s 27-year history. The recognition underscores DBS’ continued leadership in digital banking and its focus on harnessing technology and innovation to deliver seamless and meaningful experiences for its customers.

DBS also retained its title as the World’s Best Corporate/ Institutional Digital Bank for the third consecutive year, alongside other global accolades spanning digital assets, digital payments, digital advisory, consumer banking and thought leadership. At the same awards ceremony held in Singapore, DBS was also awarded the World’s Best Bank for AI in Finance – Corporate for the second consecutive year and secured the global win for Best AI in Fraud Detection/ Prevention – Corporate/ Institutional AI Bank.

“DBS continues to lead the global banking industry by marrying digital ecosystem strength with sophisticated artificial intelligence. In naming DBS the World’s Best Digital Bank, Global Finance recognises its end-to-end digital transformation, superior digital infrastructure and ability to turn complex digital ecosystems into frictionless customer journeys. Its recognition as the World’s Best Bank for AI in Finance – Corporate further underscores DBS’ market leadership in embedding enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and predictive analytics across its business,” said Joseph Giarraputo, Founder & Editorial Director of Global Finance.

Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS, said: “We are honoured to be recognised as the World’s Best Digital Bank and World’s Best Bank for AI in Finance – Corporate by Global Finance. These recognitions are a testament to the strides we have made in harnessing technology and AI, bringing together the strengths of our people and technology at scale. As we advance our ambition of being an AI-enabled Bank with a Heart, we will continue to build our capabilities with a clear purpose: to create better, more trusted experiences for our customers.”

These awards build on DBS’ longstanding track record of global recognition for its digital banking capabilities. Most recently, the bank was this year named the World’s Best for Digital Assets at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards and the global winner of the Digital Assets category at The Banker Technology Awards. In 2025, DBS was named the inaugural World’s Best AI Bank by Global Finance, underscoring the bank’s continued leadership across digital banking and emerging technologies.

About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best AI Bank” by Global Finance as well as the winner of multiple digital assets awards. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 18 consecutive years from 2009 to 2026.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, Wealth, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.

DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.

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Huawei Releases Industry O&M Solutions

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7 minutes ago

October 30, 2026

—Agentic AI Redefining the New O&M Paradigm

SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Industry O&M Session of HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 was held at the Shanghai Expo Center under the theme “Agentic AI Redefining the New O&M Paradigm.” At the event, Huawei released its latest 2026 industry O&M solutions and launched the initiative for developing the O&M Agent Research Report (2026), aiming to accelerate digital and intelligent O&M transformation, foster ecosystem co-construction, and drive high-quality industry development.

MindOps Platform Upgrade and New Industry O&M Solutions

Leveraging digital twins and the domain-specific model, Huawei has built full-cycle O&M capabilities spanning pre-event, in-process, and post-event stages through human–agent collaboration. Four enhanced solutions were introduced to help enterprises strengthen business assurance and boost operational efficiency.

Based on the MindOps platform, Huawei officially released a suite of industry O&M solutions: Smart NOS 5.0, Exclusive Government Service 3.0, Power Specific Service 3.0, and Transportation Specific Service 3.0.

Smart NOS 5.0: Built on the domain-specific O&M model, this solution enhances network emergency repair with risk identification and fault governance agents. Knowledge extraction and service-aware troubleshooting agents autonomously resolve 80% of deterministic faults. The financial fault diagnosis operational room facilitates collaborative consultation, cutting incident rates from hidden risks by 50% and improving cross-domain fault demarcation efficiency by 30%.

Exclusive Government Service 3.0: Designed to tackle e-Government cloud challenges such as limited service awareness, complex cross-layer troubleshooting, and underutilized resources, this solution upgrades AI-assisted integrated O&M capabilities. Intelligent resource query and emergency troubleshooting agents increase resource visibility and fault locating efficiency, while the unified digital resource management platform streamlines approval workflows and duplicate project checks, raising resource usage by 17%.

Power Specific Service 3.0 and Transportation Specific Service 3.0: Fault diagnosis and FME Mate agents are integrated into MindOps. The power solution strengthens risk prevention and intelligent troubleshooting, reducing fault demarcation time from one hour to just 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the transportation solution enhances cross-domain fault analysis to boost O&M efficiency by 40%, while integrated O&M services further improve the availability and operational efficiency of smart highway systems.

Looking ahead, Huawei will remain committed to its customer-centric approach, working closely with industry customers and partners to continuously innovate ICT O&M services, deepen scenario-specific applications, and build a robust ecosystem that underpins digital and intelligent transformation across all sectors.

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Tongwei’s 500 W TNC 2.0 FULLX: More Power, More Value for Australian Rooftops

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7 minutes ago

October 30, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tongwei Solar has introduced a new 500 W configuration of its TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 for the Australian market. Delivering up to 25.02% efficiency in a compact 1,762 × 1,134 × 30 mm format, the module combines high power output, strong energy generation and installation flexibility. Zander Yuan, Director of Product & Technology at Tongwei Solar, explains how the new configuration brings greater value to Australian homeowners.

What makes the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 particularly suited to Australian rooftops?

Australian homes often have limited usable roof space, with different roof shapes, orientations and installation requirements. Getting more power from each module can make a real difference.

Our new 500 W configuration delivers 25.02% efficiency, providing 25 W more power than a conventional 475 W TOPCon reference module of a comparable format. This allows homeowners to install more capacity without increasing the number of panels.

For example, a 14-module rooftop system using TNC 2.0 FULLX reaches 7 kW, compared with 6.65 kW using 475 W modules. That’s an additional 350 W from the same number of panels, making better use of available roof space.

Beyond higher power output, what financial benefits does the module offer Australian homeowners?

In Australia, higher system capacity can also mean greater upfront savings through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), which provides incentives for eligible rooftop solar installations.

For a typical 14-module system, the 500 W TNC configuration could provide approximately AUD 80–120 in additional upfront STC incentives compared with conventional 475 W TOPCon modules, based on Tongwei’s 2026 calculations. This estimate assumes a stable STC price and standard zone eligibility. The exact benefit depends on the installation location, eligibility and certificate prices.

And the benefits don’t stop at installation. Higher installed capacity, combined with strong energy-generation performance, can help homeowners get more electricity from their rooftops over time, improving the overall value of their solar investment.

How does TNC technology help deliver more energy under real-world conditions?

A module’s rated power is only part of the story. What matters just as much is how efficiently it uses available sunlight throughout the day.

Our TNC technology features lower leakage current and enhanced low-light performance, helping maintain energy generation during early morning, late afternoon and other periods of weaker sunlight.

Field testing at Tongwei’s Yancheng Test Base showed an average 3.3% higher per-watt energy yield compared with the tested copper-plated back-contact (BC) reference modules, with gains reaching up to 12.32% during low-light periods.

This means the technology can make more effective use of available sunlight, supporting higher energy generation even when conditions are less than ideal.

How does the module balance performance, appearance and long-term reliability?

Australian rooftops vary widely in size, orientation and design. Our compact 48-cell format offers flexibility for different residential installations, while strong low-light performance helps maintain energy generation under changing sunlight conditions.

Appearance matters too. TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 is available in Full Black and Black Frame designs, giving homeowners options to suit different architectural styles. Its zero-cell-gap layout and concealed current-collection features create a clean, uniform appearance.

The module also features dual-glass construction and protective sealing designed to support long-term reliability in outdoor environments.

Ultimately, our goal is to help Australian homeowners get more from every rooftop, combining higher power output, strong energy performance and greater long-term value.

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