Ethereum News Today: Ondo Paves 24/7 Onchain Access to U.S. Stocks for Global Investors

Ondo Finance has expanded its tokenized securities offering with over 100 U.S. stocks and ETFs now available on Ethereum, marking a significant development in the tokenization of real-world assets. The Ondo Global Markets platform provides non-U.S. investors with 24/7 onchain access to these tokenized assets, which are backed by U.S. stocks and ETFs held at registered broker-dealers and cash in transit. The service is currently accessible to users in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, with plans to scale to over 1,000 tokenized assets by year-end [1].

The platform enables users to mint and redeem tokenized securities and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers onchain 24/7, distinguishing itself from other tokenized offerings that are often limited to siloed platforms. The tokenized equities include popular names such as Apple and Tesla, alongside ETFs from major providers like Fidelity and BlackRock [3]. Ondo’s initiative aims to replicate the success of stablecoins by bringing U.S. securities onchain, enhancing liquidity and accessibility beyond traditional market hours [2].

Ondo Global Markets is supported by a range of infrastructure providers, including Chainlink for oracle services, BitGo and Ledger for custody, and LayerZero for cross-chain interoperability. The firm has also partnered with 1inch, which has enhanced its Swap API to enable trading of these tokenized assets through its ecosystem [1]. The 1inch integration is expected to reduce barriers to entry for users in eligible jurisdictions and enhance onchain execution efficiency [1].

In addition to Ethereum support, Ondo has announced plans to expand to BNB Chain and Solana, with interoperability facilitated by LayerZero [2]. This expansion reflects the broader industry shift toward multi-chain ecosystems and the increasing demand for tokenized assets across different blockchain networks. Ondo has also integrated with Block Street, a startup focused on institutional-grade liquidity solutions for tokenized stocks. Block Street’s platform supports borrowing, shorting, and hedging, further enhancing the functionality of tokenized equities [1].

The launch of Ondo Global Markets coincides with a growing interest in tokenized securities from other major players in the crypto space. Kraken, Robinhood, and Bybit have also introduced tokenized equity offerings, with Coinbase seeking regulatory approval to offer similar products in the U.S. [1]. According to a recent McKinsey report cited by Block Street, the tokenized market could reach $2 trillion by 2030, excluding stablecoins [1]. This projection underscores the potential for tokenized assets to play a significant role in the evolution of financial markets.

Ondo’s expansion into tokenized securities also aligns with its broader strategy, which includes the development of Ondo Chain—a Layer 1 blockchain designed to support institutional-grade financial markets onchain [1]. While the firm has not yet outlined plans to deploy tokenized stocks and ETFs on its own blockchain, the launch of Ondo Global Markets represents a key step in its vision to bridge traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. The company previously announced a $250 million investment partnership with Pantera Capital to fund real-world asset projects, signaling continued commitment to this space [1].

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[1] Ondo debuts over 100 tokenized US stocks and ETFs on ... (https://www.theblock.co/post/369284/ondo-tokenized-stocks-etfs-ethereum-bnb-chain-solana)

[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 Finance launches tokenized US stocks on Ethereum (https://blockworks.co/news/tokenized-stocks-on-ethereum)