Tokenized Stocks

Ondo Finance has introduced the ability to use tokenized stocks as collateral for perpetual trading. The company previously launched 24/7 onchain access to over 100 U.S. stocks and ETFs last year.

Kraken allows eligible users to use select tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trading without selling their holdings. The feature expands options for leveraged trading using digital assets.

Securitize, a newly public company, has issued tokenized shares on blockchain platforms Solana and Avalanche, marking the first instance of a company doing so on its NYSE debut.

Bitget launched U.S. stock options on its Stock+ platform, expanding to include equity derivatives alongside crypto and tokenized stocks. The move adds a new financial product category to the platform's existing offerings.

South Korea’s finance ministry classified tokenized stocks as securities, not crypto assets, potentially enabling taxation starting H2 2026 if regulators agree.

Securitize CEO claims tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market. The statement highlights potential growth in tokenized assets within the cryptocurrency sector.

Active tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged nearly 600% despite a crypto market downturn. Tokenized stocks, gold, and real estate are driving adoption as banks and institutions embrace blockchain-based assets.

Binance has launched US equities trading for eligible users and announced plans to introduce tokenized stocks. The move reflects crypto exchanges expanding into broader financial markets.

The SEC has delayed its tokenized stocks innovation exemption, citing concerns over the regulatory framework. The framework was intended to provide clarity for companies seeking to tokenize traditional assets like stocks.

Tokenized stocks pose risks to traditional finance's liquidity and revenue streams by fragmenting previously consolidated markets. Tiger Research warns that TradFi views this decentralization as a serious structural threat to the industry.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has tempered expectations regarding an exemption for tokenized stocks, proposing a stricter regulatory approach. An executive from tokenization platform Superstate stated this approach would allow DeFi expansion while maintaining traditional capital market protections.

xStocks has expanded to the BNB Chain, offering over 50 tokenized stocks and ETFs. This move aims to leverage blockchain technology for broader financial product accessibility.

Kraken has launched a product combining cryptocurrency and tokenized stocks to attract multi-asset investors. The offering provides diversified exposure to digital assets and equities without requiring investors to manage individual positions.

Ondo, in collaboration with Broadridge, has introduced proxy voting for tokenized stocks and ETFs, enabling tokenized security holders to engage in corporate governance. This development addresses a critical gap between onchain securities and traditional financial instruments.

MyEtherWallet is expanding its focus to tokenized stocks on Ethereum, leveraging recent updates to promote this financial innovation. The move aligns with Ethereum's growing DeFi ecosystem and is seen as a bullish signal for serious long-term investors.

The user is seeking a KYC-free method to purchase tokenized stocks onchain, criticizing current platforms for requiring KYC and being centralized, and inquires about the feasibility of such transactions on Ethereum or Layer 2.