BNB News Today: "Ondo Unlocks Global Access to U.S. Stocks via BNB Chain Expansion"

Ondo Finance, a leader in tokenized securities, has expanded its platform to the BNB Chain, broadening access to U.S. stocks and ETFs for global investors. The move, supported by Bitget Wallet, introduces over 100 tokenized equities—including Apple, Tesla, and the S&P 500 ETF—to BNB Chain's 3.4 million daily users, according to a CoinEdition report. This integration enables 24/5 trading of tokenized assets, with purchases starting at $1, and leverages regulated U.S. custodians to ensure real-world asset backing.

The expansion aligns with Ondo Global Markets' rapid growth, which has surpassed $350 million in total value locked (TVL) and $669 million in onchain trading volume since its September launch, and by bridging traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure, Ondo's tokens offer non-U.S. investors continuous exposure to U.S. markets, bypassing geographic and regulatory barriers, as reported by Coinotag. Bitget Wallet's 80 million users can now access these assets via its RWA module, which supports multi-chain transfers across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain.

BNB Chain's adoption of tokenized securities is gaining momentum, with Ondo joining projects like StableStock and Native, which recently launched 24/7 trading of U.S. equities on the same network, according to a Daily Hodl article. The tokenized securities market has nearly doubled in size since August, reaching $700 million TVL, according to a CoinDesk report. Ondo's platform now accounts for roughly 46% of this market, solidifying its position as the largest tokenized securities platform, as noted by The Block.

Ondo CEO Nathan Allman emphasized the strategic importance of BNB Chain's "fast, cost-efficient, and highly interoperable" environment, which targets Asia and Latin America—regions with strong crypto adoption but limited access to traditional equity markets. The platform's infrastructure connects directly to U.S. market liquidity, avoiding reliance on DeFi liquidity pools. This approach contrasts with competitors like Backed and Kraken's xStocks, which also offer tokenized assets on BNB Chain.

The move follows broader industry momentum, with platforms like Robinhood and Gemini entering tokenized equity trading earlier this year. Ondo's expansion also comes amid regulatory scrutiny, including its recent criticism of Nasdaq's tokenized equity proposal, which it argued lacked clarity on settlement mechanisms.

For Bitget Wallet, the collaboration reinforces its vision of "Crypto for Everyone," integrating real-world assets into a user-friendly, self-custodial ecosystem. The wallet's integration with Ondo's platform underscores its role as a gateway for non-U.S. investors seeking exposure to global markets without traditional brokerage accounts.

As tokenized stocks gain traction, the industry faces challenges in regulatory alignment and market education. However, with platforms like Ondo expanding reach and liquidity, the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain continues to accelerate.