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Backpack is a next-generation regulated cryptocurrency exchange and self-custodial wallet ecosystem designed to unify trading, lending, and asset management into a single, capital-efficient margin account. By integrating spot, perpetuals, and prediction markets with a high-performance matching engine and daily proof-of-reserves, the platform allows users to earn yield on idle collateral while maintaining institutional-grade security and cross-chain functionality across Solana, Ethereum, and more.
Former SEC Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar Joins Backpack US Board of Directors
Backpack has announced the appointment of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Dr. Michael S. Piwowar to the Board of Directors of Backpack US.Public records show that Piwowar served as an SEC Commissioner from 2013 to 2018 and was appointed Acting Chairman by President Trump. He was among the earliest top U.S. regulators to engage in discussions on digital assets and ICO oversight. Prior to joining the SEC, he served as Chief Economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, contributing to the drafting of SEC-related provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act and the JOBS Act.Backpack stated that this appointment comes at a time when the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual contract. The company previously offered regulated perpetual contract trading services within the EU and has the capability to roll out the same product line under the new U.S. framework. Additionally, former CFTC Acting Chairman Mark Wetjen serves as President of Backpack US and participates in the DTCC Tokenization Working Group, continuously advancing the company's compliance strategy within the U.S. market.
Backpack Securities Officially Launched: Trade U.S. Stocks and Crypto Assets in One Account
Backpack has officially launched its securities business, allowing users to trade real U.S. stocks and ETFs, as well as cryptocurrency, perpetual contracts, and yield-generating products, all within a single account. According to the company, the service operates under the legal framework of New York State, granting users true ownership of securities and supporting features such as cash dividends and inter-transfer between brokerage accounts.In terms of trading, the platform supports 24/5 trading hours with instant order execution and direct access to public market liquidity. Additionally, Backpack announced that it will implement a zero-fee policy in June to enhance trading efficiency and user experience.
Backpack Launches Securities Platform to Bridge Traditional and Digital Asset Markets
Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack announced the launch of Backpack Securities, enabling investors to buy, hold, and sell real stocks backed by regulated U.S. securities infrastructure—entitling them to dividends, corporate actions, and rights under systems such as ACATS and DTCC. Additionally, positions can be converted into tokenized securities freely transferable and tradable 24/7 on public blockchains like Solana. Orders are routed directly into U.S. equity market liquidity pools, with execution prices reflecting real-time market prices.
Backpack Securities’ $SPCX trading volume surpasses $35 million, leading in both trading volume and liquidity
Within 24 hours of SpaceX’s Nasdaq listing, the $SPCX token—issued by Backpack Securities—surpassed $35 million in trading volume, leading all tokenized stock trading volumes on Solana and exceeding the next $SPCX competitor’s volume by over five times. Its liquidity ranked second among all tokenized stocks. Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack, stated that liquidity is concentrated on Backpack’s tokenized stocks because it is the only solution enabling round-trip trading between Solana and Nasdaq, allowing purchases and sales via brokerage accounts and redemption of underlying securities. Backpack Securities, launched by Backpack, aims to integrate traditional and tokenized stock trading, fostering coexistence of real equities across brokerage and on-chain environments and supporting 7×24 real-time U.S. equity trading. The $SPCX token is pegged to actual SpaceX shares; users can deposit and withdraw on-chain shares into Backpack Securities and transfer them to U.S.-based brokerages such as IBKR.
Backpack Securities Launches $SPCX Token to Bridge SpaceX Stock with Solana-Based DeFi
According to Backpack’s official tweet, Backpack Securities announced on June 11 that the $SPCX token officially launched on Solana via SunriseDeFi following SpaceX’s Nasdaq listing. Users can trade stocks on the Backpack platform and freely transfer assets between traditional brokerages and Solana-based DeFi wallets through deposit and withdrawal operations.
Bybit Alpha, Byreal have listed SPCX for trading, currently priced at $161
According to Odaily, Bybit Alpha and Byreal have now listed $SPCX for trading, with its current price on the Solana chain at $161. SPCX is an on-chain SpaceX token issued by Backpack and has been deployed to Solana.
Backpack Securities Officially Launched: Trade U.S. Stocks and Crypto Assets in One Account
Backpack has officially launched its securities business, allowing users to trade real U.S. stocks and ETFs, as well as cryptocurrency, perpetual contracts, and yield-generating products, all within a single account. According to the company, the service operates under the legal framework of New York State, granting users true ownership of securities and supporting features such as cash dividends and inter-transfer between brokerage accounts.In terms of trading, the platform supports 24/5 trading hours with instant order execution and direct access to public market liquidity. Additionally, Backpack announced that it will implement a zero-fee policy in June to enhance trading efficiency and user experience.
Backpack Launches Securities Platform to Bridge Traditional and Digital Asset Markets
Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack announced the launch of Backpack Securities, enabling investors to buy, hold, and sell real stocks backed by regulated U.S. securities infrastructure—entitling them to dividends, corporate actions, and rights under systems such as ACATS and DTCC. Additionally, positions can be converted into tokenized securities freely transferable and tradable 24/7 on public blockchains like Solana. Orders are routed directly into U.S. equity market liquidity pools, with execution prices reflecting real-time market prices.
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Backpack Securities’ $SPCX trading volume surpasses $35 million, leading in both trading volume and liquidity
Within 24 hours of SpaceX’s Nasdaq listing, the $SPCX token—issued by Backpack Securities—surpassed $35 million in trading volume, leading all tokenized stock trading volumes on Solana and exceeding the next $SPCX competitor’s volume by over five times. Its liquidity ranked second among all tokenized stocks. Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack, stated that liquidity is concentrated on Backpack’s tokenized stocks because it is the only solution enabling round-trip trading between Solana and Nasdaq, allowing purchases and sales via brokerage accounts and redemption of underlying securities. Backpack Securities, launched by Backpack, aims to integrate traditional and tokenized stock trading, fostering coexistence of real equities across brokerage and on-chain environments and supporting 7×24 real-time U.S. equity trading. The $SPCX token is pegged to actual SpaceX shares; users can deposit and withdraw on-chain shares into Backpack Securities and transfer them to U.S.-based brokerages such as IBKR.
Backpack Securities Launches $SPCX Token to Bridge SpaceX Stock with Solana-Based DeFi
According to Backpack’s official tweet, Backpack Securities announced on June 11 that the $SPCX token officially launched on Solana via SunriseDeFi following SpaceX’s Nasdaq listing. Users can trade stocks on the Backpack platform and freely transfer assets between traditional brokerages and Solana-based DeFi wallets through deposit and withdrawal operations.
Bybit Alpha, Byreal have listed SPCX for trading, currently priced at $161
According to Odaily, Bybit Alpha and Byreal have now listed $SPCX for trading, with its current price on the Solana chain at $161. SPCX is an on-chain SpaceX token issued by Backpack and has been deployed to Solana.
Former SEC Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar Joins Backpack US Board of Directors
Backpack has announced the appointment of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Dr. Michael S. Piwowar to the Board of Directors of Backpack US.Public records show that Piwowar served as an SEC Commissioner from 2013 to 2018 and was appointed Acting Chairman by President Trump. He was among the earliest top U.S. regulators to engage in discussions on digital assets and ICO oversight. Prior to joining the SEC, he served as Chief Economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, contributing to the drafting of SEC-related provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act and the JOBS Act.Backpack stated that this appointment comes at a time when the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual contract. The company previously offered regulated perpetual contract trading services within the EU and has the capability to roll out the same product line under the new U.S. framework. Additionally, former CFTC Acting Chairman Mark Wetjen serves as President of Backpack US and participates in the DTCC Tokenization Working Group, continuously advancing the company's compliance strategy within the U.S. market.
Backpack Securities Officially Launched: Trade U.S. Stocks and Crypto Assets in One Account
Backpack has officially launched its securities business, allowing users to trade real U.S. stocks and ETFs, as well as cryptocurrency, perpetual contracts, and yield-generating products, all within a single account. According to the company, the service operates under the legal framework of New York State, granting users true ownership of securities and supporting features such as cash dividends and inter-transfer between brokerage accounts.In terms of trading, the platform supports 24/5 trading hours with instant order execution and direct access to public market liquidity. Additionally, Backpack announced that it will implement a zero-fee policy in June to enhance trading efficiency and user experience.
Backpack Launches Securities Platform to Bridge Traditional and Digital Asset Markets
Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack announced the launch of Backpack Securities, enabling investors to buy, hold, and sell real stocks backed by regulated U.S. securities infrastructure—entitling them to dividends, corporate actions, and rights under systems such as ACATS and DTCC. Additionally, positions can be converted into tokenized securities freely transferable and tradable 24/7 on public blockchains like Solana. Orders are routed directly into U.S. equity market liquidity pools, with execution prices reflecting real-time market prices.