Ondo Global Markets, a tokenized stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform, has expanded its operations to BNB Chain, one of the most widely used blockchain networks. The integration aims to broaden access to U.S. financial assets through blockchain-based tokenization, extending Ondo’s reach to millions of users on BNB Chain.
The move makes Ondo the first platform to introduce tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs at scale on BNB Chain. The network, which reports more than 3.4 million daily active users, provides a large decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem for trading, lending, and asset management.
Broader Access to Tokenized Securities
The integration allows BNB Chain users to access more than 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs. These include assets already available on Ondo’s platform, which has been live on Ethereum and supports cross-chain interoperability. The expansion forms part of Ondo’s broader strategy to make tokenized assets available across multiple blockchains.
Ondo’s tokenized securities will be compatible with existing infrastructure partners in the BNB Chain ecosystem, including decentralized exchanges and wallet providers. The collaboration is designed to increase liquidity and accessibility for tokenized financial products in regions as Asia and Latin America, where BNB Chain has a strong user base.
Industry Leaders Emphasize Real-World Asset Growth
Sarah Song, head of business development at BNB Chain, said the addition of Ondo Finance reflects continued growth in tokenized real-world assets on the network. “Real-world assets are one of the fastest-growing segments on BNB Chain, and having Ondo Finance join our ecosystem is another strong validation of that momentum,” she said.
Ondo Finance founder and CEO Nathan Allman said the expansion will allow the company to connect traditional markets with blockchain technology. “BNB Chain is home to one of the largest and most engaged global user bases in Web3,” Allman said. “Expanding Ondo Global Markets to BNB Chain allows us to bring tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to millions of users in an environment that is fast, cost-efficient, and highly interoperable.”
Ondo’s Growing Presence in Tokenized Finance
Launched in September, Ondo Global Markets has become one of the largest tokenized securities platforms by total value locked (TVL), surpassing $350 million within weeks. The platform has recorded more than $669 million in total on-chain volume and now exceeds the combined size of other tokenized securities platforms, according to company data. BNB Chain operates as a public blockchain network. The companies emphasized that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell financial instruments or securities in any jurisdiction.
