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  • Counter-UAS Market Set to Triple by 2030 as Defense Companies Position for Growth

    Naples, FL, USA, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire

    Drones have become a growing security problem, and the market to stop them is expanding just as quickly. MarketsandMarkets estimates the global counter-unmanned aircraft systems market will grow from $6.64 billion in 2025 to $20.31 billion by 2030, representing a 25.1 percent compound annual growth rate. Within that forecast, AI-powered counter-UAS is the fastest-growing technology layer, projected to expand from $0.9 billion in 2025 to $6.2 billion by 2030. As governments and critical infrastructure operators look for ways to detect, track, and defeat increasingly sophisticated drone threats, defense companies are racing to build the next generation of counter-UAS technology. Several public companies are already staking positions in counter-UAS, approaching the opportunity from different angles.

    Change Agents Corp. (Nasdaq: CHGA) has joined the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, or IDGA, and will take part in the organization’s Counter UAS Summit. Now in its eighth year, the summit runs August 25 to 26 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland under the chairmanship of retired General Glen VanHerck, former commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. IDGA expects more than 500 senior decision-makers, acquisition leaders, and program managers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Customs and Border Protection, and law enforcement, placing Change Agents in direct contact with the buyers and technology developers shaping counter-drone procurement.

    The summit role builds on the company’s August 4 launch of Autonomous Air Defense LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary formed to identify, evaluate, acquire, and develop autonomous air defense and counter-UAS technologies. That announcement also brought retired Major General Malcolm Frost onto the advisory boards of both Change Agents and the new subsidiary. Frost served 31 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a two-star general after commanding the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division and serving as Deputy Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division. He is a West Point and Army War College graduate who deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and he advises public and private companies across the defense and technology sectors.

    Change Agents built its business in agentic AI software, pairing an AI search optimization platform called Beacon with an autonomous content creation platform called Catch-Up, both sold on a subscription model. Management frames the counter-drone move as an outgrowth of that work rather than a break from it. Director Michael Mathews called the formation of Autonomous Air Defense LLC “a natural extension of the company’s broader artificial intelligence strategy” and tied the IDGA engagement to positioning the company to “capitalize on the significant long-term opportunities within the global counter-UAS market. ” Frost, in joining, pointed to the convergence of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation counter-drone technology as one of the most important developments in modern defense.

    That convergence is the opening Change Agents intends to pursue, and the sequence so far has been deliberate. In roughly a week the company has stood up a dedicated subsidiary, added a decorated defense advisor, and secured a place at the sector’s principal U.S. gathering. The company has said Autonomous Air Defense is evaluating multiple acquisition and partnership opportunities involving AI-enabled counter-drone technologies serving defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure customers, and that it expects to provide further updates as developments occur. 

    Change Agents is entering a field already populated by well-funded public companies attacking the drone problem from different angles.

    Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) is the closest analog to what Change Agents describes. Its Iron Drone Raider is an autonomous net-based interceptor built to neutralize hostile drones without jamming, paired with its Sentrycs platform for cyber and radio-frequency detection and identification, together mirroring the detect, identify, track, and intercept sequence Change Agents has said it wants to reach. Ondas posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of $50.1 million against a pro forma backlog of $457 million and in July raised its full-year 2026 revenue target to at least $525 million. In February its Airobotics subsidiary secured a multi-million-dollar order from a European customer in a NATO country following an Iron Drone Raider deployment at a major international airport, one of the few operational uses of an interceptor drone in a live civil-aviation setting.

    AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) approaches the market as an established contractor. Its acquisition of BlueHalo, valued at roughly $4.1 billion and completed in May 2025, added directed energy, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS capabilities to a portfolio already known for the Switchblade family of loitering munitions. BlueHalo had delivered its 1,000th Titan radio-frequency counter-UAS system before the deal closed and was the first to operationally field a laser weapon system with LOCUST. The combination turned a former drone specialist into a diversified defense technology platform spanning radio-frequency, directed energy, and kinetic defeat, and it marks the scaled version of the category Change Agents is entering.

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) anchors the autonomous systems end of the field. Best known for the jet-powered XQ-58A Valkyrie, Kratos reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $458.8 million, up 30.5 percent year over year and 19.1 percent organically, and raised full-year 2026 guidance to a range of $1.75 billion to $1.81 billion. Total backlog stood at $2.084 billion against a bid pipeline of $15.0 billion, a measure of how much defense money is now moving through unmanned and autonomous programs, and of the budgets, Change Agents is positioning to reach.

    Ondas, AeroVironment, and Kratos map the opportunity from interceptor specialist to diversified prime, and they mark out the market Change Agents Corp. (Nasdaq: CHGA) has chosen to enter. What CHGA has established is a subsidiary, an advisor with two-star command experience, and access to the procurement community setting counter-drone requirements. What remains prospective is the technology itself, and the company has said it expects to report further developments as it works through the acquisition and partnership opportunities in front of it.

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  • HoneyBook Included in CNBC’s 2026 List of the World’s Top Fintech Companies

    San Francisco, California, USA, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire

    The ranking validates HoneyBook’s growing reputation as an innovator accelerating the digital transformation of independent businesses globally 

    HoneyBook, the leading AI-native client relationship platform for small business owners, has been recognized as one of the world’s most significant financial technology firms in CNBC’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies. Its inclusion in the prestigious global list within the Enterprise Fintech category underscores the impact that HoneyBook’s software has had in helping individual business owners to cultivate strong customer relationships.  

    Produced in partnership with Statista, CNBC’s list is a recognized annual ranking that serves to highlight the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking financial software firms. As part of its assessment process, CNBC evaluates thousands of eligible firms, ranging from startups to established enterprises, based on key performance indicators such as revenue and user growth, transaction volume, business impact and technological innovation. HoneyBook’s debut on this year’s list reflects growing recognition of its platform.

    HoneyBook is noted for accelerating automation in the customer relationship management software niche, helping business and freelancers to better manage their day-to-day dealings with clients. Its platform frees users from spending hours on critical business tasks such as capturing and verifying inquiries, drafting proposals, obtaining signatures on contracts, sharing files with customers and processing transactions. With HoneyBook, business owners can manage their administrative and financial operations in a unified platform, making use of autonomous AI agents to perform work they once spent hours on. By linking client communications with financial operations, HoneyBook helps business professionals to work more efficiently and get paid promptly. 

    CNBC’s recognition of HoneyBook follows the rapid expansion of its client relationship platform into new verticals. Last month, HoneyBook launched a dedicated version of its CRM platform for professional photographers, featuring specialized tools for client bookings, creating schedules, managing their galleries and collaborating with clients on projects. With HoneyBook, photographers get more time to focus on their clients and their work instead of worrying about the administrative side of their business. 

    “I’m extremely proud that our endeavors to enhance and simplify client relationships have led to HoneyBook being recognized by CNBC as one of the world’s best fintech companies,” said Oz Alon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HoneyBook. “By enabling business owners to nurture relationships with clients in the same place as they manage their finances, HoneyBook significantly reduces the complexity they face when using multiple fragmented tools. CNBC’s recognition validates our ability to empower independent entrepreneurs with innovative tools that streamline the day-to-day aspects of business management.” 

    About HoneyBook

    HoneyBook is the leading AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) platform for independent business owners, making it easy to sell and deliver their services online. Offering powerful tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, payments and more, the platform puts independent professionals in control of their process and client experience. HoneyBook is trusted by over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom that have booked more than $10 billion in business on the platform. The company has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, with remote staff worldwide. Learn more at HoneyBook.com.

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    Dan Edelstein
    InboundJunction
    pr@inboundjunction.com

  • Sphere 3D Corp. (Nasdaq: ANY) Attracts 6.5% Stake from Turnaround Bitcoin-Mining Investor

    Stamford, Connecticut, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire

    Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) – When an investor with a documented record of stepping into distressed Bitcoin-mining situations and helping create shareholder value begins buying a microcap in the open market, it is the type of signal investors should pay attention to.

    That is what appears to be happening at Sphere 3D Corp. (Nasdaq: ANY).

    Beginning July 22, 2026, the Founder of Endeavor Blockchain, LLC, began building a position in Sphere 3D through open-market purchases. By July 31, Endeavor disclosed a 6.5% stake in ANY through a Schedule 13D filed with the SEC. The position was purchased with real capital, publicly documented, and accumulated at a time when many microcap companies struggle to attract any meaningful investor attention at all.

    Who Is the Investor Behind Endeavor Blockchain?

    The Founder and Managing Member of Endeavor Blockchain, LLC, established the firm in 2021 and has served as the majority owner of Big Digital Energy, LLC, since August 2025.

    According to SEC-filed disclosures, the investor has led significant investments across Bitcoin mining, AI, and high-performance computing infrastructure over the past five years, alongside executing hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate and infrastructure transactions.

    That background matters because Sphere 3D is no longer simply a small Bitcoin-mining name trying to survive a difficult tape. The company is attempting to reposition itself around power-backed digital infrastructure, Bitcoin mining operations, and potential AI and HPC optionality. The investor’s experience sits directly in that lane.

    The Prior Proof Point: Mawson Becomes Big Digital Energy

    Before Sphere 3D, Endeavor Blockchain built a position in Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (MIGI), another Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner, beginning in December 2025.

    Endeavor did not remain passive. After engaging with leadership and determining that change was needed, Endeavor took the matter to shareholders. On April 6, 2026, the firm’s founder was elected to Mawson’s board and appointed Executive Chairman. Later that month, the company was renamed Big Digital Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGDE).

    The market response since the leadership change is part of the reason Endeavor’s move into Sphere 3D deserves attention. BGDE shares, which traded near $4.50 after the transition, later traded as high as $11.50 and were recently at approximately $5.80 in early August. That represents a meaningful improvement from the post-transition base, with the new leadership team still in place.

    The point is not that Sphere 3D will follow the same path. The point is that Endeavor Blockchain has already been involved in one recent Bitcoin-mining turnaround where governance change, infrastructure strategy, and market repositioning became central to the story.

    Why This Matters for Sphere 3D

    Sphere 3D is in the middle of its own transformation.

    The company closed its acquisition of Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. on June 1, 2026, installed Joel Block as CEO, and has already begun putting operating infrastructure behind the pivot. The company’s 30 MW co-mining agreement with Bitdeer gives investors a tangible commercial proof point tied to real capacity, not just a strategic idea.

    That is why Endeavor’s disclosed stake is important. The investor is not buying into a blank narrative, but stepping into a company that has already begun moving from a legacy microcap mining story toward a broader digital infrastructure platform.

    For investors, the signal is straightforward: an operator-investor with specific experience in Bitcoin mining, infrastructure, AI, HPC, and distressed public-company situations has chosen to put capital behind Sphere 3D’s transformation.

    That does not remove execution risk. Sphere 3D still needs to prove utilization, economics, balance-sheet discipline, site-level performance, and whether the broader infrastructure strategy can become a durable operating platform.

    But it does add a new layer of validation.

    In microcap markets, attention is often temporary. Real capital from a sector-specific investor with a recent turnaround record is different. It suggests that Sphere 3D’s transformation may be attracting investors who understand the infrastructure opportunity and are willing to underwrite the risk with their own money.

    Investor Takeaway

    Sphere 3D’s next phase is still about proof.

    The Cathedra acquisition created the platform. The Bitdeer agreement gave the market a commercial reference point. The proposed DarkHorse identity may help clarify the strategic direction. Now, Endeavor Blockchain’s disclosed 6.5% stake adds a new signal from an investor with relevant experience in Bitcoin mining and infrastructure repositioning.

    For ANY, the market’s question is no longer only whether the company can tell a better story.

    The question is whether Sphere 3D can convert power, infrastructure, partnerships, and renewed investor interest into measurable operating progress.

    About Sphere

    Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) is a digital infrastructure company focused on operating and expanding scalable power and data center assets for high-performance computing, AI workloads, and digital asset infrastructure. Following its business combination with Cathedra Bitcoin, Sphere 3D operates a diversified platform with approximately 53 MW of operating power capacity across multiple U.S. data center locations and a development pipeline exceeding 100 MW of potential expansion opportunities. The Company combines infrastructure ownership, energy optimization expertise, and capital markets access to pursue long-term value creation across next-generation compute infrastructure. For more information, visit www.sphere3d.com.

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    C2C Advisors Inc.
    C2C Advisors Inc.
    td@c2c-advisors.com

  • ChargeAfter Powers BYLD Finance Expansion into Consumer Financing for Equipment Retailers

    New York, United States, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire

    Leading equipment financing specialist selects ChargeAfter to launch its consumer financing program; Stitch It International named as first retail partner. 

    ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced today that equipment financing specialist BYLD Finance has selected its technology to power its expansion into consumer point-of-sale lending. The partnership enables BYLD to provide specialty equipment retailers with a fully branded consumer financing offering designed to increase approvals and drive sales growth. 

    By integrating ChargeAfter’s technology, BYLD is transitioning beyond its traditional commercial lending roots. Specialty retailers selling high-value equipment such as sewing, embroidery, and screen-printing machinery and accessories can now seamlessly offer consumer financing at ecommerce checkout, with in-store channels slated to launch soon. Stitch It International, a premier sewing and embroidery equipment retailer, is the first vendor to deploy the new offering. 

    Through a single application, shoppers across the credit spectrum are instantly matched with personalized financing options supported by a scalable multi-lender waterfall system designed to maximize merchant approval rates. Meanwhile, retailers gain access to post-sale management tools, advanced analytics, and seamless lender connectivity to scale their operations smoothly. 

    “Expanding into consumer financing is a major strategic milestone for BYLD, and we needed a technology partner that could scale with us,” said Travis McMinn, CEO of BYLD Finance. “ChargeAfter provides the frictionless consumer financing experience our vendors need to turn browsing hobbyists into buyers, expanding our reach into an entirely new demographic and helping us potentially serve thousands of equipment retailers and their end customers.” 

    The partnership underscores ChargeAfter’s ability to empower specialized financing providers with the technology needed for market expansion.

    “Financing providers are turning to ChargeAfter to unlock new market opportunities,” said Meidad Sharon, CEO and Founder of ChargeAfter. “We are thrilled to power BYLD Finance’s expansion into the consumer sector. Our platform gives them the technology, broad lender coverage, and operational flexibility required to expand their lending waterfall in future, help their merchant partners close more high-value sales, and successfully scale their consumer retail footprint.” 

    About ChargeAfter

    ChargeAfter is pioneering the embedded lending network for point-of-sale consumer financing for merchants and financial institutions. Powered by a network of lenders and a data-driven matching engine, ChargeAfter streamlines the distribution of credit into a single, secure, and reliable embedded lending platform. Merchants can rapidly implement ChargeAfter’s omnichannel platform online, in-store, and at every point of sale, enabling them to provide personalized financing choices to their customers. ChargeAfter is backed by investors including Visa, Citi Ventures, Synchrony Financial, Banco Bradesco, MUFG, and more. Learn more at chargeafter.com.

    About BYLD Finance

    BYLD Finance is a nationwide provider of equipment financing and business funding solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Through a network of equipment vendors and industry partners, BYLD Finance helps business owners access fast, flexible financing for equipment purchases and growth initiatives. Founded by Travis and Charlie McMinn, the company is committed to making business funding simple, transparent, and accessible. 

    Contact

    Director of Marketing
    Varda Bachrach
    ChargeAfter
    varda.bachrach@chargeafter.com

  • ChargeAfter Powers BYLD Finance Expansion into Consumer Financing for Equipment Retailers

    New York, United States, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire

    Leading equipment financing specialist selects ChargeAfter to launch its consumer financing program; Stitch It International named as first retail partner. 

    ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced today that equipment financing specialist BYLD Finance has selected its technology to power its expansion into consumer point-of-sale lending. The partnership enables BYLD to provide specialty equipment retailers with a fully branded consumer financing offering designed to increase approvals and drive sales growth. 

    By integrating ChargeAfter’s technology, BYLD is transitioning beyond its traditional commercial lending roots. Specialty retailers selling high-value equipment such as sewing, embroidery, and screen-printing machinery and accessories can now seamlessly offer consumer financing at ecommerce checkout, with in-store channels slated to launch soon. Stitch It International, a premier sewing and embroidery equipment retailer, is the first vendor to deploy the new offering. 

    Through a single application, shoppers across the credit spectrum are instantly matched with personalized financing options supported by a scalable multi-lender waterfall system designed to maximize merchant approval rates. Meanwhile, retailers gain access to post-sale management tools, advanced analytics, and seamless lender connectivity to scale their operations smoothly. 

    “Expanding into consumer financing is a major strategic milestone for BYLD, and we needed a technology partner that could scale with us,” said Travis McMinn, CEO of BYLD Finance. “ChargeAfter provides the frictionless consumer financing experience our vendors need to turn browsing hobbyists into buyers, expanding our reach into an entirely new demographic and helping us potentially serve thousands of equipment retailers and their end customers.” 

    The partnership underscores ChargeAfter’s ability to empower specialized financing providers with the technology needed for market expansion.

    “Financing providers are turning to ChargeAfter to unlock new market opportunities,” said Meidad Sharon, CEO and Founder of ChargeAfter. “We are thrilled to power BYLD Finance’s expansion into the consumer sector. Our platform gives them the technology, broad lender coverage, and operational flexibility required to expand their lending waterfall in future, help their merchant partners close more high-value sales, and successfully scale their consumer retail footprint.” 

    About ChargeAfter

    ChargeAfter is pioneering the embedded lending network for point-of-sale consumer financing for merchants and financial institutions. Powered by a network of lenders and a data-driven matching engine, ChargeAfter streamlines the distribution of credit into a single, secure, and reliable embedded lending platform. Merchants can rapidly implement ChargeAfter’s omnichannel platform online, in-store, and at every point of sale, enabling them to provide personalized financing choices to their customers. ChargeAfter is backed by investors including Visa, Citi Ventures, Synchrony Financial, Banco Bradesco, MUFG, and more. Learn more at chargeafter.com.

    About BYLD Finance

    BYLD Finance is a nationwide provider of equipment financing and business funding solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Through a network of equipment vendors and industry partners, BYLD Finance helps business owners access fast, flexible financing for equipment purchases and growth initiatives. Founded by Travis and Charlie McMinn, the company is committed to making business funding simple, transparent, and accessible. 

    Contact

    Director of Marketing
    Varda Bachrach
    ChargeAfter
    varda.bachrach@chargeafter.com

  • MEXC Report: 74.2% of Traditional Finance Users Have Shifted Their Trading Activity to Crypto Exchanges

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its report, “The Next-Generation Investor: Behavioral Migration from Traditional Finance to Crypto Exchanges.”

    The report reveals that traditional asset trading is gradually shifting toward crypto exchanges. Among surveyed users with a traditional finance background, 74.2% have moved some or all of their traditional asset trading activities to crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, 83.3% of all respondents plan to further increase their traditional asset trading volume on crypto exchanges. Crypto exchanges are evolving beyond digital asset trading platforms to become important gateways for multi-asset trading.

    The survey collected 6,185 responses across 13 languages, including 2,874 respondents with traditional finance backgrounds. The report examines the investment behaviors of both crypto-native users and users with traditional finance backgrounds, exploring how trading activities are migrating between traditional financial platforms and crypto exchanges.

    Traditional Finance User Migration Emerges as a Key Trend

    Beyond the 74.2% of users who have already migrated, another 16.5% of users with a traditional finance background are considering migration, while only 9.2% indicated that they will continue using traditional platforms. This trend is not limited to any specific investment channel: the migration rate among users who have previously invested through commodity ETFs reached 77.8%, while the rate among users who have invested through brokerages or retail banks stood at 73.8%.

    Migration is not limited to traditional finance users. Among users whose first investment experience came from the crypto market, 61.9% have already traded traditional assets on crypto exchanges, while 53.4% said crypto exchanges have become their primary venue for trading precious metals, rather than traditional brokerages.

    Trading Hours and Fees Are the Two Main Drivers Behind User Migration

    The two aspects that respondents were most dissatisfied with when using traditional brokerages were limited trading hours (58.8%) and high fees (54.7%), followed by complex account opening processes and slower execution speeds.

    Their reasons for switching to crypto exchanges directly align with these pain points. The top two reasons were likewise 24/7 market access (64.7%) and more competitive fees (53.8%). Other factors included greater asset flexibility, a smoother account opening process, and faster execution speeds. Users are not being attracted by new asset categories alone, but by the significant differences in trading hours, fees, and execution efficiency.

    Among all respondents, 83.3% plan to further increase their traditional asset trading volume on crypto exchanges, indicating that migration has not yet peaked.

    Nearly 70% of Users Have Missed Trading Opportunities Due to Market Closures

    When major macroeconomic events occur over weekends or holidays, traditional markets are often closed, leaving investors unable to respond in a timely manner. The report shows that 69.2% of respondents have experienced this situation.

    An increasing number of users are choosing to position themselves ahead of market openings. 73.3% stated that they have used crypto exchange futures to establish positions before traditional markets open, while 58.0% consider this ability to position ahead of time as the greatest advantage of crypto exchanges. Whether users have experienced such situations directly impacts how they evaluate this capability. Among users who frequently miss opportunities due to market closures, 71.3% regard the ability to position ahead of market openings as the greatest advantage; among those who have never encountered such situations, the figure is 37.0%.

    MEXC CEO Vugar Usi stated: As more users trade Bitcoin, gold, and U.S. stocks on the same day, a financial infrastructure better aligned with today’s user needs is taking shape. MEXC is committed to building an all-day, 0-fee, single-account, low-friction multi-asset trading platform, bringing users unlimited trading opportunities.

    The full report is available at the link.

    About This Survey

    The survey collected 6,185 valid responses across 13 languages. Among respondents, crypto-native users (those whose first investment experience occurred in the crypto market) accounted for 53.5% of the sample. Users with a traditional finance background (those who had invested through brokerages, banks, or commodity ETFs before using crypto exchanges) accounted for 46.5% (n=2,874).

    About MEXC

    MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Contact

    MEXC PR team
    media@mexc.com

  • MEXC Report: 74.2% of Traditional Finance Users Have Shifted Their Trading Activity to Crypto Exchanges

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its report, “The Next-Generation Investor: Behavioral Migration from Traditional Finance to Crypto Exchanges.”

    The report reveals that traditional asset trading is gradually shifting toward crypto exchanges. Among surveyed users with a traditional finance background, 74.2% have moved some or all of their traditional asset trading activities to crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, 83.3% of all respondents plan to further increase their traditional asset trading volume on crypto exchanges. Crypto exchanges are evolving beyond digital asset trading platforms to become important gateways for multi-asset trading.

    The survey collected 6,185 responses across 13 languages, including 2,874 respondents with traditional finance backgrounds. The report examines the investment behaviors of both crypto-native users and users with traditional finance backgrounds, exploring how trading activities are migrating between traditional financial platforms and crypto exchanges.

    Traditional Finance User Migration Emerges as a Key Trend

    Beyond the 74.2% of users who have already migrated, another 16.5% of users with a traditional finance background are considering migration, while only 9.2% indicated that they will continue using traditional platforms. This trend is not limited to any specific investment channel: the migration rate among users who have previously invested through commodity ETFs reached 77.8%, while the rate among users who have invested through brokerages or retail banks stood at 73.8%.

    Migration is not limited to traditional finance users. Among users whose first investment experience came from the crypto market, 61.9% have already traded traditional assets on crypto exchanges, while 53.4% said crypto exchanges have become their primary venue for trading precious metals, rather than traditional brokerages.

    Trading Hours and Fees Are the Two Main Drivers Behind User Migration

    The two aspects that respondents were most dissatisfied with when using traditional brokerages were limited trading hours (58.8%) and high fees (54.7%), followed by complex account opening processes and slower execution speeds.

    Their reasons for switching to crypto exchanges directly align with these pain points. The top two reasons were likewise 24/7 market access (64.7%) and more competitive fees (53.8%). Other factors included greater asset flexibility, a smoother account opening process, and faster execution speeds. Users are not being attracted by new asset categories alone, but by the significant differences in trading hours, fees, and execution efficiency.

    Among all respondents, 83.3% plan to further increase their traditional asset trading volume on crypto exchanges, indicating that migration has not yet peaked.

    Nearly 70% of Users Have Missed Trading Opportunities Due to Market Closures

    When major macroeconomic events occur over weekends or holidays, traditional markets are often closed, leaving investors unable to respond in a timely manner. The report shows that 69.2% of respondents have experienced this situation.

    An increasing number of users are choosing to position themselves ahead of market openings. 73.3% stated that they have used crypto exchange futures to establish positions before traditional markets open, while 58.0% consider this ability to position ahead of time as the greatest advantage of crypto exchanges. Whether users have experienced such situations directly impacts how they evaluate this capability. Among users who frequently miss opportunities due to market closures, 71.3% regard the ability to position ahead of market openings as the greatest advantage; among those who have never encountered such situations, the figure is 37.0%.

    MEXC CEO Vugar Usi stated: As more users trade Bitcoin, gold, and U.S. stocks on the same day, a financial infrastructure better aligned with today’s user needs is taking shape. MEXC is committed to building an all-day, 0-fee, single-account, low-friction multi-asset trading platform, bringing users unlimited trading opportunities.

    The full report is available at the link.

    About This Survey

    The survey collected 6,185 valid responses across 13 languages. Among respondents, crypto-native users (those whose first investment experience occurred in the crypto market) accounted for 53.5% of the sample. Users with a traditional finance background (those who had invested through brokerages, banks, or commodity ETFs before using crypto exchanges) accounted for 46.5% (n=2,874).

    About MEXC

    MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

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    MEXC PR team
    media@mexc.com

  • MEXC Upgrades RealStocks With Three New Features to Enhance U.S. Stock Trading Experience

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has upgraded its RealStocks trading experience with three new features. The upgrade is designed to improve access to the U.S. stock market, simplify fund and portfolio management, and support users pursuing long-term investment strategies through the MEXC platform.

    RealStocks is an innovative cross-market trading product launched by MEXC in collaboration with regulated brokerage partners, allowing eligible users to directly purchase and hold real shares of more than 7,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs. With the new RealStocks Real-World Assets (RWA) feature, users can access a trading experience that more closely mirrors the real U.S. equity market and enjoy applicable shareholder rights where available.

    The latest upgrade introduces two additional features to simplify the trading and investment process. When a RealStocks account has insufficient funds, users can now transfer available assets directly from their Spot account during the order process, eliminating the need to pre-fund the RealStocks account. The upgrade also introduces Recurring Investments for stocks, allowing users to set a fixed amount and investment frequency, such as weekly or monthly, to automatically purchase selected stocks. This feature helps reduce the need for manual order placement and supports a more consistent approach to long-term investing.

    The RealStocks upgrade further enhances the trading experience for users on MEXC. As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC provides multiple ways to access U.S. equities, including RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks, Stock Futures, and Pre-IPO Launchpad opportunities. MEXC continues to uphold its commitment to “0 Fees” and “Infinite Opportunities” by lowering trading barriers and expanding access to global markets. In July, MEXC offered 0-fee trading across 995 trading pairs, helping users save a total of $112 million in trading fees. In addition, MEXC 0808: Stock Season, the annual brand event, is currently underway, offering 0-fee trading across RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks, and Stock Futures, with a $500,000 prize pool.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its products and services, providing users with broader access to global markets while lowering the barriers to market participation.

    About MEXC

    MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

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    This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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  • MEXC Upgrades RealStocks With Three New Features to Enhance U.S. Stock Trading Experience

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has upgraded its RealStocks trading experience with three new features. The upgrade is designed to improve access to the U.S. stock market, simplify fund and portfolio management, and support users pursuing long-term investment strategies through the MEXC platform.

    RealStocks is an innovative cross-market trading product launched by MEXC in collaboration with regulated brokerage partners, allowing eligible users to directly purchase and hold real shares of more than 7,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs. With the new RealStocks Real-World Assets (RWA) feature, users can access a trading experience that more closely mirrors the real U.S. equity market and enjoy applicable shareholder rights where available.

    The latest upgrade introduces two additional features to simplify the trading and investment process. When a RealStocks account has insufficient funds, users can now transfer available assets directly from their Spot account during the order process, eliminating the need to pre-fund the RealStocks account. The upgrade also introduces Recurring Investments for stocks, allowing users to set a fixed amount and investment frequency, such as weekly or monthly, to automatically purchase selected stocks. This feature helps reduce the need for manual order placement and supports a more consistent approach to long-term investing.

    The RealStocks upgrade further enhances the trading experience for users on MEXC. As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC provides multiple ways to access U.S. equities, including RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks, Stock Futures, and Pre-IPO Launchpad opportunities. MEXC continues to uphold its commitment to “0 Fees” and “Infinite Opportunities” by lowering trading barriers and expanding access to global markets. In July, MEXC offered 0-fee trading across 995 trading pairs, helping users save a total of $112 million in trading fees. In addition, MEXC 0808: Stock Season, the annual brand event, is currently underway, offering 0-fee trading across RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks, and Stock Futures, with a $500,000 prize pool.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its products and services, providing users with broader access to global markets while lowering the barriers to market participation.

    About MEXC

    MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Risk Disclaimer:

    This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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  • MEXC Lists DAPPOS (DOS) With $60,000 Worth of DOS and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, listed DAPPOS (DOS) in the Innovation Zone, with the DOS/USDT pair opening at 09:07 (UTC) and the DOS/USDC pair opening at 09:27 (UTC) on August 10, 2026. DOS is also available on MEXC Convert for instant, zero-fee token swaps. To celebrate the listing, MEXC has launched the DAPPOS (DOS) Airdrop+ event, offering $60,000 worth of DOS and 10,000 USDT in rewards.

    DAPPOS builds low-barrier AI products that make advanced AI accessible without a steep learning curve. Its flagship product, xBubble, is a low-prompt AI agent that automatically codes, tests, and dispatches task-specific AI solutions, allowing users to focus on outcomes rather than manual operation. DAPPOS has raised more than $20 million from investors including Polychain Capital, YZi Labs, Sequoia China, IDG Capital, and other leading institutions. xBubble has attracted over 10,275 paying OCP clients and generated more than $6.8 million in cumulative revenue. DOS serves as the utility and governance token of the DAPPOS ecosystem, used for accessing premium services, paying transaction fees, staking-based participation, and protocol governance. The total supply is fixed at 1 billion DOS.

    The DAPPOS (DOS) Airdrop+ event is now underway, running from August 10, 2026, 09:00 (UTC) to August 24, 2026, 09:00 (UTC), with three ways to participate. New users can deposit DOS to share $54,000 worth of DOS, while all users can trade DOS in a spot challenge to share $6,000 worth of DOS. New users can also join a futures challenge, trading DOS futures to share 10,000 USDT in Futures bonuses. Full event details are available on the MEXC Airdrop+ event page.

    This listing reflects MEXC’s ongoing commitment to its “0 Fees” and “Infinite Opportunities” vision, eliminating trading costs and helping users seize opportunities across global markets. In July 2026, MEXC listed 199 new tokens and expanded its zero-fee trading pairs to 995. As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC enables users to trade cryptocurrencies alongside real-world assets, including U.S. stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals, within a single account. Backed by rapid asset listings, an extensive selection of assets, industry-leading liquidity, and competitive trading fees, MEXC has become a preferred platform for a growing number of investors. According to CoinMarketCap, MEXC ranked third among global exchanges by trading volume in July. MEXC will continue to accelerate asset listings and product innovation, empowering users to build diversified portfolios across digital and traditional markets.

    About MEXC

    MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Risk Disclaimer:

    This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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    MEXC PR team
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