Ondo Tokenized Stocks Win Abu Dhabi Approval on Binance
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The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority has officially authorized Ondo Finance to offer tokenized equities for trading on Binance's regulated Multilateral Trading Facility. This landmark decision marks the first time the ADGM has approved the trading of tokenized securities under its specific regulatory framework. The offering includes tokenized versions of major U.S. equities such as Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, and the Invesco QQQ ETF. These products are structured as equity-linked notes rather than direct tokenized shares, providing a compliant pathway for UAE-based institutions and intermediaries to access digital versions of public stocks. Ondo Finance reports over $11 billion in cumulative trading volume and $600 million in total value locked since its inception less than six months ago. This development highlights the growing trend of integrating traditional financial assets into blockchain infrastructure to improve interoperability and investor access. By securing this regulatory clearance, the ADGM establishes itself as a leading jurisdiction for the institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets.
Key points
- ▸ADGM authorized Ondo Finance to trade tokenized equities on Binance's regulated MTF.
- ▸Offerings include tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple.
- ▸Ondo Finance reports $11 billion in cumulative trading volume since its recent launch.
- ▸Products are structured as equity-linked notes for non-U.S. users in the region.
Background
Ondo Finance is a financial technology company that specializes in bridging traditional capital markets with blockchain technology. The firm creates tokenized versions of real-world assets, such as U.S. Treasuries and equities, allowing investors to gain exposure to these assets through digital tokens on public or private ledgers.
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