"Trust Wallet Democratizes Wall Street—Directly in Your Wallet"

Trust Wallet, a leading self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, has launched support for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including U.S. stocks and ETFs, marking a significant step in expanding financial inclusivity through blockchain technology. The integration, announced in collaboration with Ondo Finance and 1inch, enables users to access tokenized versions of assets like Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), and the QQQ ETF directly from their wallets without the need for traditional brokerage accounts or intermediaries [1].

This move, which began with Ethereum-based tokenization, reflects Trust Wallet’s broader vision to make global financial markets accessible to users worldwide by leveraging blockchain’s decentralized and permissionless nature. The platform allows users to swap stablecoins such as USDC for tokenized assets, with a minimum investment of just $1 [1]. Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen emphasized that the initiative aligns with the company’s mission to create a more open and inclusive financial system by democratizing access to traditional assets through self-custody [1].

The collaboration with Ondo Finance and 1inch plays a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of tokenized assets. Ondo Finance, a major DeFi platform focused on RWAs, supplies the tokenized assets using smart contracts, while 1inch provides liquidity and pricing data to facilitate efficient trades. Trust Wallet acts as the interface that makes these assets accessible to users in a secure, self-custodial environment [1]. The platform's marketing head, Sami Waittinen, noted that the wallet’s multichain and provider-agnostic philosophy would allow for future integrations with additional RWA providers and liquidity sources [1].

However, tokenized RWAs are subject to geographic restrictions. Trust Wallet has confirmed that the feature is unavailable in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Economic Area. Users in these regions are informed that any attempt to swap or hold tokenized assets will not be processed [1]. Moreover, trading hours for RWAs are limited to U.S. market hours, from Monday to Friday, between 1:30 pm and 8:00 pm UTC. Outside of these hours, users cannot execute trades, though the platform is tracking off-hours interest for potential future features like 24/7 trading [1].

Analysts have noted that the integration of tokenized RWAs in a self-custodial wallet sets a precedent for how blockchain can redefine financial ownership. According to Trezor analyst Lucien Bourdon, while self-custody works technically, trust in the underlying asset issuer remains essential in the context of tokenized real-world assets [1]. This distinction highlights a key challenge in the space: while tokenization enables access, it does not necessarily transfer full ownership rights. The ongoing evolution of regulatory clarity, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, will likely influence the broader adoption and legitimacy of tokenized securities [1].

Trust Wallet’s foray into RWAs is part of a larger trend in the blockchain and financial technology sectors, where platforms are increasingly leveraging tokenization to bridge traditional and digital finance. With over 200 million users globally, Trust Wallet aims to position itself as a one-stop self-custodial financial hub, offering access to DeFi, staking, identity, and asset exposure without compromising user control [2]. This strategic pivot underscores the wallet's ambition to serve as a gateway to a decentralized financial future, where everyday users can engage with global markets on their own terms [2].

Source: [1] Binance-owned Trust Wallet launches tokenized stocks ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/trust-wallet-rwa-tokenized-stocks-etf-ethereum-solana) [2] Trust Wallet Brings Tokenized Stocks & ETFs Onchain for (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/03/3143745/0/en/Trust-Wallet-Brings-Tokenized-Stocks-ETFs-Onchain-for-200M-Users-Worldwide.html)