- Tokenized assets and AI driving new brokerage models
- Issuers like Ondo Finance are backing stock tokens with real assets, offering alternatives to traditional brokerage.
Ondo Finance Launches Tokenized Stocks Backed by Real-World Equities
What happened
Ondo Finance launched tokenized stocks backed by real-world assets on August 1, 2026. These tokens are blockchain-based representations of real-world equities and are typically backed 1:1 by the underlying security held by a regulated custodian. Trading these tokens allows access to global liquidity 24/7, though holders possess a derivative token, not the actual stock.
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Why it matters
The global tokenized securities market surpassed $25 billion in 2025, with stock tokenization accounting for 40% of that growth. While trade volumes on platforms like Bitget have spiked 300% year-over-year, the market faces risks related to regulatory ambiguity, liquidity gaps, and counterparty risk.
Issuers like Ondo Finance are backing stock tokens with real assets, offering alternatives to traditional brokerage models.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ondo Finance is exploring the potential availability of its tokenized stocks on 1exchange.Sub-event
- Ondo is bringing over 700 tokenized U.S. stocks to the Sei Network, enabling 24/7 pre-IPO trading for non-U.S. investors.Sub-event
- Ondo Finance announced its strategy to target private companies within the US market.Sub-event
- Defuse Labs, led by Alex Shevchenko, announced a partnership to integrate tokenized securities.Sub-event
Ondo Finance launched tokenized stocks backed by real-world assets.1 source