Binance just made its boldest move yet into traditional finance. As of June 1, the exchange rolled out direct trading access to over 7,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs, all integrated into the same app where users already buy and sell crypto.

How the stock trading works

The new feature is available to eligible non-US users through Binance’s app and website. Trading runs 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, which is a notable departure from the standard US market hours of 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.

Binance is offering zero commissions on trades, though there is a small platform fee attached. Fractional shares are available starting at just $5, lowering the barrier for users who might not want to drop hundreds of…