Ethereum News Today: Ondo Aims to Globalize U.S. Stocks Like Stablecoins Redefined Dollars

Ondo Finance has launched Ondo Global Markets, a platform offering non-U.S. investors access to over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Ethereum, with support for Solana and BNB Chain anticipated in the near future. This initiative represents one of the largest gateways for global investors to access U.S. markets, with plans to expand the offering to hundreds of assets by year-end [1]. The platform is currently available to investors in the Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American regions, and provides 24/7 access to U.S. securities backed by assets held at U.S.-registered broker-dealers [2].

Tokenized stocks and ETFs on the platform are designed to provide investors with exposure to the total economic return of the underlying assets, including dividends, and are fully secured by the physical holdings of those equities and cash in transit. Investors can mint and redeem tokenized securities 24/7, five days a week, with access to traditional exchange liquidity, subject to jurisdictional restrictions. The platform also supports onchain transfers, enabling users to move tokenized equities across wallets, exchanges, and DeFi protocols [3].

Ondo Global Markets is designed to break down longstanding barriers to U.S. markets, which have historically excluded non-U.S. investors due to high fees, limited access, and geographic restrictions. With this platform, Ondo aims to replicate the global reach of stablecoins by making U.S. securities as accessible and transferable as digital dollars. The tokens are integrated into major crypto infrastructure, including wallets like Bitget, Trust Wallet, and OKX, and DeFi platforms such as Chainlink for price feeds and LayerZero for cross-chain interoperability [1].

The tokenized stock market has seen significant growth in recent months, with platforms like Robinhood, Gemini, and Kraken also entering the space. Ondo’s approach emphasizes open transferability and DeFi compatibility, distinguishing it from more closed tokenized stock offerings. The platform is backed by a growing number of institutional and infrastructure partners, including BitGo, Fireblocks, Ledger Live, and Zodia, which support the onchain custody and data verification of tokenized equities [2].

Analysts note that the launch positions Ondo as one of the most ambitious projects in tokenized finance, particularly at a time when traditional and decentralized finance are increasingly converging. The tokenized stock market currently has a total value of $337.94 million, with $185.13 million in monthly transfer volume and a growing number of holders [2]. Ondo’s expansion plans include scaling the number of available assets to over 1,000 by the end of 2025 and introducing Solana and BNB Chain support. The company’s vision is to bring U.S. securities to blockchain in a way that mirrors how stablecoins have globalized the U.S. dollar [3].

Nathan Allman, Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that it represents a major leap in financial access and market inclusion. He compared the impact of tokenized U.S. securities to the role of stablecoins in globalizing the dollar, suggesting that the platform could redefine how investors access traditional financial markets [1]. The offering is currently not available to U.S. investors, as the tokens have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act or the laws of other jurisdictions, and are subject to eligibility restrictions.

Source: [1] Ondo Brings Over 100 Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs Onchain, Starting on Ethereum (https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/ondo-brings-over-100-tokenized-us-stocks-and-etfs-onchain-starting-on-ethereum-302545276.html) [2] Ondo brings over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on-chain (https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/ondo-brings-over-100-tokenized-u-s-stocks-and-etfs-on-chain) [3] Ondo Finance Rolls Out Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs as Equity Tokenization Ramps Up (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/03/ondo-finance-rolls-out-tokenized-u-s-stocks-etfs-as-equity-tokenization-ramps-up)