BNB News Today: Ondo Democratizes Wall Street Access for 3.4M Global Investors via BNB Chain

Ondo Global Markets has launched over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on BNB Chain, marking a significant expansion of blockchain-based access to traditional financial assets. The platform, which previously secured $350 million in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum, now offers non-U.S. investors direct, 24/7 access to Wall Street equities via decentralized infrastructure, according to a Coinotag report. This move leverages BNB Chain's 3.4 million daily active users and integrates with PancakeSwap, the network's largest decentralized exchange (DEX), to facilitate seamless trading, as Blockonomi reports.

The partnership with PancakeSwap enhances liquidity and accessibility, allowing users to trade tokenized assets with low fees and high-speed transactions, per a The Coinrise report. Ondo's platform now supports real-world assets (RWAs) totaling $1.8 billion, according to a Coinotag article. Institutional and retail demand has surged, with $670 million in on-chain volume generated in just two months on Ethereum, Cointelegraph reported. Analysts note that such integrations have historically boosted RWA trading volumes by 25% post-launch, according to Coindesk analysis.

The expansion addresses longstanding barriers for non-U.S. investors, particularly in Asia and Latin America, where regulatory restrictions and high fees often limit access to U.S. markets, notes a FinanceFeeds report. By tokenizing equities and ETFs, Ondo enables global users to bypass traditional brokerage hurdles, offering a democratized alternative to conventional financial systems; for instance, investors in emerging markets can now hedge against economic volatility using familiar U.S. assets without complex international transfers, as highlighted in Coinotag coverage.

BNB Chain's adoption of RWAs has gained momentum, with Kyrgyzstan recently selecting the network for its national stablecoin and future central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, according to the BNB Chain blog. This decision underscores BNB Chain's infrastructure as a scalable, secure platform for sovereign and institutional applications. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao highlighted the integration of Binance Academy into Kyrgyzstan's universities, emphasizing blockchain's role in fostering financial inclusion, as reported by CryptoNinjas.

Ondo's cross-chain strategy positions it as a leader in the $700 million RWA tokenization sector, per CoinMarketCap coverage. Since its September 2025 launch, the platform has attracted 28,370 holders, reflecting growing institutional and retail confidence in blockchain-based asset digitization, as noted by Bitcoin World. The company's regulated approach, including partnerships with BitGo and Coinbase Custody for asset storage, further strengthens trust in its offerings.

The move aligns with broader trends in DeFi, where tokenized assets are projected to surpass $16 trillion in value by 2030. Ondo's CEO, Nathan Allman, emphasized the strategic importance of BNB Chain's global user base, stating, "This expansion allows us to bring tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to millions of investors across Asia, Latin America, and beyond in a fast, cost-efficient, and compliant way".

As tokenization gains traction, stakeholders are advised to monitor regulatory developments and smart contract risks. However, the transparency of blockchain—enabling real-time auditing and ownership verification—mitigates some traditional investment risks. With Ondo's TVL and user growth metrics, the platform's long-term viability appears robust, signaling a transformative shift in global finance.