Ethereum News Today: Ondo Democratizes 24/7 U.S. Stock Trading for Global Investors via Blockchain

Ondo Finance, a blockchain technology firm specializing in real-world asset tokenization, has launched Ondo Global Markets, a platform offering tokenized versions of over 100 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The initiative, now live on Ethereum, allows non-U.S. investors from regions such as Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America to trade these tokenized assets 24/7 during market days, with access to traditional exchange liquidity. The platform’s assets are fully backed by U.S. stocks and ETFs held at U.S.-registered broker-dealers and cash in transit, ensuring that the tokenized versions reflect the economic exposure of their underlying assets [1].

This move positions Ondo at the forefront of the tokenized securities market, following a broader industry trend where platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood have also signaled interest in offering tokenized stocks. Ondo’s approach includes a strategic focus on accessibility, building on the success of stablecoins, which digitized the U.S. dollar. Now, Ondo aims to replicate that model with U.S. equities, providing investors with the ability to transfer tokenized stocks across on-chain applications and DeFi protocols [2]. The platform’s tokenized stocks are integrated with oracle services such as Chainlink to ensure accurate and trusted price data for DeFi applications.

The expansion of Ondo Global Markets is supported by major crypto wallets and infrastructure providers, including Trust Wallet, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, BitGo, and Ledger Live. These partnerships aim to enhance the platform’s interoperability and liquidity, enabling seamless asset transfers across chains and applications. Additionally, Ondo has plans to expand beyond Ethereum, with upcoming support for BNB Chain and Solana, powered by LayerZero’s cross-chain infrastructure [3]. The firm also aims to increase the number of tokenized assets to over 1,000 by the end of 2025, significantly broadening its portfolio of U.S. equities and ETFs.

Ondo’s initiative has been praised for addressing several challenges previously encountered in the tokenized securities space. According to Jamie Elkaleh, chief marketing officer at Bitget, Ondo’s offering represents a major step forward by combining regulated backing with blockchain accessibility. The platform’s use of U.S.-registered broker-dealer assets distinguishes it from earlier attempts, which often faced regulatory and liquidity hurdles [1]. This is particularly relevant given the fragmented nature of regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions and the challenges of aligning on-chain and off-chain financial systems.

The launch of Ondo Global Markets is part of a growing trend among global financial technology firms to leverage blockchain for broader market access. This includes platforms such as Robinhood and Gemini, which have also introduced tokenized stock offerings. However, Ondo’s emphasis on 24/7 trading, real-time liquidity, and global accessibility highlights a key differentiator in the evolving tokenized asset landscape. The platform’s non-U.S. availability reflects the complex legal environment surrounding tokenized securities, where U.S. regulatory restrictions remain a barrier to domestic investors [2].

Ondo Finance’s long-term vision includes the continued expansion of tokenized financial assets, with a roadmap that envisions broader integration into DeFi ecosystems. By tokenizing U.S. equities, the firm aims to unlock new avenues for liquidity and participation in global financial markets, particularly for investors in regions with limited access to traditional U.S. capital markets. As tokenization continues to gain momentum, Ondo’s launch of Global Markets underscores the potential for blockchain technology to reshape traditional financial infrastructure and democratize access to global investment opportunities [3].

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[1] DeFi Protocol Ondo Finance Puts 100 Tokenized Stocks on (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/defi-protocol-ondo-finance-puts-191807701.html)

[2] Ondo Finance Rolls Out Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs as (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/03/ondo-finance-rolls-out-tokenized-u-s-stocks-etfs-as-equity-tokenization-ramps-up)

[3] Ondo Brings Over 100 Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ondo-brings-over-100-tokenized-us-stocks-and-etfs-onchain-starting-on-ethereum-302545276.html)