Ondo and Franklin Templeton Partner To Put Stocks and ETFs On-Chain
Ondo Finance has partnered with Franklin Templeton to integrate traditional stocks and ETFs onto the blockchain via the Ondo Global Markets platform. This collaboration allows crypto users to gain direct exposure to conventional financial assets without the need for traditional brokerage accounts or restricted market hours. Since its launch in September 2025, Ondo Global Markets has achieved over $620 million in total value locked and $12 billion in cumulative trading volume across 60,000 users. Franklin Templeton, which manages approximately $1.7 trillion in assets, will provide the underlying investment products and support distribution efforts. The initiative also includes educational programs designed to bridge the gap between crypto-native users and traditional long-term investment strategies. By bypassing standard financial intermediaries, this partnership highlights a shift toward 24/7 on-chain asset accessibility. While the regulatory landscape for these cross-border tokenized securities remains uncertain, the move signals growing institutional interest in leveraging blockchain infrastructure to modernize market access.
- ▸Ondo Global Markets reached $620 million TVL and $12 billion trading volume since September 2025.
- ▸Franklin Templeton manages $1.7 trillion in assets and will supply products for tokenization.
- ▸Tokens allow direct ownership of stocks and ETFs without traditional brokerage account requirements.
- ▸Partnership aims to provide 24/7 market access while educating users on traditional financial strategies.
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm that has been actively integrating blockchain technology into its operations, including the launch of its own digital asset tools. Ondo Finance is a protocol focused on bridging traditional financial assets with decentralized finance by issuing tokenized versions of real-world securities. Together, they represent the growing trend of institutional asset managers utilizing distributed ledger technology to streamline product distribution and settlement.