Crypto Exchange News: Bybit, Binance and Coinbase Updates
Pravin Bisen
Crypto Exchange News: What Happened
This crypto news roundup highlights three official announcements from Bybit, Binance, and Coinbase made on July 27–28, 2026, covering rewards, tokenized stock dividends, and DEX trading updates.
Bybit opened a new loyalty program, Binance paid out stock dividends on its tokenized Nokia offering, and Coinbase clarified the terms for its decentralized exchange (DEX) trading feature. Here is what each platform confirmed.
Bybit Launches Galaxy Rewards Program
Exchange announced that Bybit Galaxy, a loyalty program spanning its full product suite, is now live. According to the project, users can earn Galaxy Points across the products they already use on the exchange.
Source: Official Post
Published: July 28, 2026
The first campaign under this program is called the Galaxy Point Spotlight. Outlined three steps to join:
Collect Galaxy Points across Bybit products
Take a screenshot of the points earned
Post the screenshot on X with the hashtag #BybitGalaxy
Exchange said 100 participants will be picked at random to win 5 USDT each. The exchange also noted that people must link their X account to their Bybit account for rewards to be credited directly.
Binance Pays Nokia bStock Dividends
Exchange confirmed that dividends for Nokia bStock (NOKB), a tokenized stock product, have been credited to users' Spot Wallets. Binance bStocks let buyer hold blockchain-based tokens tied to the value of listed company shares.
Source: Official Platform Post
Published: July 28, 2026
According to the announcement, users who held NOKB tokens before July 28, 2026, are eligible. Key details Binance shared:
Detail | Information |
Dividend amount | $0.02 USD per share |
Distribution form | Additional NOKB tokens |
Eligibility cutoff | Holdings before July 28, 2026 |
Credited to | Spot Wallet |
Binance thanked users for participating in its bStocks offering as part of the update.
Coinbase Clarifies DEX Trading Terms
Exchange posted a legal notice clarifying the rules around its Decentralized trading feature. The exchange stated that users must create a self-custody wallet before they can trade on the DEX and that trading is subject to Coinbase's applicable Terms of Service.
Source: Official X Post
Published: July 27, 2026
Exchange also confirmed that its Decentralized software is provided by Coinbase Bermuda Technologies Ltd. The company noted that the DEX trading feature is not available in all locations and that fees may apply.
Coinbase added that the post is not investment advice and does not recommend any particular digital asset.
Why It Matters
These updates show exchanges moving in different directions at once. Bybit is focused on user engagement through gamified rewards.
Binance is expanding its tokenized stock offerings with real dividend payouts. Coinbase, meanwhile, is reinforcing compliance and legal clarity as it rolls out DEX access to more users.
What Comes Next
Bybit has not confirmed an end date for the Galaxy Point Spotlight campaign. Binance has not announced whether future bStock dividends will follow the same schedule.
Coinbase has not specified which regions remain excluded from DEX trading access. Users should follow each platform's official channels for further updates.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. CoinGabbar does not guarantee returns or endorse any exchange product. Always do your own research before using any crypto platform or product.
