Binance Returns to Tokenized Stocks With Ondo Partnership

Binance has officially reintroduced tokenized stock trading through a strategic partnership with Ondo Finance, marking its return to the equities market nearly five years after discontinuing a similar service in 2021 due to regulatory pressure in the UK and Germany.

The relaunch signals Binance’s renewed push into tokenized real-world assets, as exchanges increasingly expand beyond pure crypto trading models.

10 U.S. Stocks and ETFs Go Live

The initial rollout includes 10 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, available through the Binance Alpha platform and inside the Binance Wallet. Among the featured assets are AAPLon (Apple), GOOGLon (Alphabet), TSLAon (Tesla), NVDAon (Nvidia), and QQQon (Invesco QQQ ETF).

These tokens are designed to mirror the price performance of the underlying equities, offering users economic exposure to major U.S. companies and index products. However, they do not provide traditional shareholder rights such as voting or direct ownership claims.

The service is not available to U.S. users. Binance is offering the product under its regulatory framework in Abu Dhabi, operating through its license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

24/7 Trading and Fractional Access

Unlike traditional stock markets, which operate during fixed trading hours and rely on T+1 settlement cycles, Binance’s tokenized equities offer 24/7 trading and near-instant blockchain settlement through Ondo’s infrastructure.

Users can trade the tokenized assets directly using funds from their Binance centralized exchange accounts, eliminating the need for a separate brokerage relationship. The structure also enables fractional ownership, allowing users to gain exposure to high-priced stocks like Nvidia without purchasing full shares.

This model lowers the entry barrier for global investors who may not have access to traditional U.S. brokerage services.

Part of a Broader “Everything Exchange” Shift

Ondo Finance currently leads the tokenized equity market with approximately 60% market share and more than $550 million in total value locked as of early 2026. Binance’s move strengthens Ondo’s distribution while reinforcing the growing convergence between traditional finance and on-chain infrastructure.

The relaunch also follows a wider industry trend. Exchanges such as Coinbase have recently expanded into U.S. stock and ETF trading, reflecting a broader shift toward integrated platforms that combine crypto, equities, and other financial instruments.

By re-entering tokenized equities, Binance is positioning itself once again at the intersection of traditional markets and blockchain-based settlement, signaling that tokenized real-world assets remain a key strategic priority despite past regulatory setbacks.

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