Ondo secures approval to trade tokenized stocks, ETFs in Abu Dhabi

Ondo Finance has received approval to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a new regulatory milestone for the company.

In a Mar. 3 announcement, Ondo said its digital securities from the Ondo Global Markets platform have been admitted for trading under the ADGM framework. The products are now listed on the Multilateral Trading Facility operated by Binance and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM.

This makes Ondo’s digital securities the first to be admitted for trading within that structure. Eligible users in supported jurisdictions, excluding the United States, can access the products through Binance’s regulated venue.

The listed tokens represent major U.S. equities and ETFs, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Circle, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Tesla, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, and Invesco QQQ.

Binance listing and regulatory validation

The development also marks Binance’s return to tokenized stock products after suspending similar services in 2021. The exchange is once again providing regulated access to equity-linked instruments on-chain by allowing trading of 10 Ondo (ONDO) digital securities. 

Ondo structures its products as equity-linked notes, designed to operate within existing securities frameworks. This model can operate under a recognized regulatory regime in the Middle East, as shown by the ADGM approval. 

The company had previously secured approval in Europe. In Nov. 2025, regulators in Liechtenstein authorized Ondo’s base securities prospectus, enabling passported access across the EU and EEA. With both Europe and Abu Dhabi now covered, Ondo is expanding into established financial centers rather than operating in legal gray areas.

Since launching, Ondo Global Markets has recorded more than $11 billion in cumulative trading volume and grown to over $600 million in total value locked, according to the company.

Expansion plans and tokenization momentum

Beyond spot equities, Ondo has also hinted at launching Ondo Perps, a platform for perpetual futures tied to U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities. The product is expected to offer up to 20x leverage outside the U.S., signaling a move into derivatives tied to tokenized assets.

The approval comes at a time when tokenization efforts are accelerating. Banks, fintech firms, and crypto platforms are exploring stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and extended stock trading hours.

Ondo’s latest step in Abu Dhabi adds to that shift by placing tokenized equities within a formal regulatory setting. With EU and ADGM approvals now secured, Ondo is positioning its platform as a compliant gateway to on-chain access for traditional financial assets.