- Binance lists tokenized US stocks on Binance Alpha for non US users worldwide access.
- Ondo Finance expands reach as Binance adds fully backed digital versions of US equities.
- Binance returns to tokenized stock trading after 2021 pause with new global rollout.
Binance has partnered with Ondo Finance to list tokenized U.S. stocks on its platform. The rollout begins on Binance Alpha starting today. The exchange now offers digital versions of major U.S. equities and ETFs. The move marks Binance’s return to tokenized stock trading after a pause in 2021.
Ten tokenized products are now live on Binance Alpha. These include Apple, Google, Tesla, Nvidia, and the QQQ ETF. Non-U.S. users can access these assets directly through the platform. As a result, they can gain exposure without opening traditional brokerage accounts.
The tokens represent real shares held in custody. Each token remains fully collateralized by underlying stock. Therefore, users trade digital assets backed by actual securities. Binance excludes U.S. residents from accessing the new listings.
Binance Alpha Expands Access to Traditional Markets
Binance positions the launch as part of a broader product expansion strategy. The exchange aims to blend digital asset trading with traditional finance. Through this integration, users can diversify into familiar global brands. Moreover, the structure keeps trading within a blockchain-based environment.
Ondo Finance will strengthen its distribution through this partnership. The firm has surpassed $550 million in total value locked. It has also recorded over $11 billion in cumulative trading volume. Consequently, the Binance listing extends Ondo’s reach to millions of global users.
Binance previously offered tokenized stocks in 2021. However, it discontinued the service following regulatory scrutiny. Now, the exchange resumes the product under a revised framework. Recent licensing progress in jurisdictions such as Abu Dhabi supports this renewed push.
Tokenized Stocks Gain Momentum Across Platforms
The broader tokenized stock sector continues to expand. Blockchain rails allow investors to access equities in digital form. Additionally, tokenization reduces barriers tied to traditional brokerage systems. This model attracts users in regions with limited financial access.
Ondo Finance has played a central role in this growth. Last year, it launched Ondo Global Markets. The platform quickly gained traction among crypto-native investors. With Binance integration, Ondo products now reach a wider international audience.
Earlier this month, MetaMask also integrated Ondo’s tokenized equities. MetaMask users can trade more than 200 tokenized stocks and ETFs. The feature operates through MetaMask Swaps within mobile wallets. Qualified users can access markets 24 hours a day, five days a week.
Meanwhile, Binance’s reentry signals renewed demand for tokenized securities. The exchange focuses on regulated access outside the United States. Through Ondo-backed tokens, it reconnects crypto markets with established financial assets.
