Ledger Opens 24/7 Tokenized Stocks to Millions With xStocks Integration
Ledger has integrated the xStocks platform into its hardware wallet ecosystem, enabling eligible users to trade and self-custody hundreds of U.S. and international tokenized equities. This partnership allows for 24/7 market access, bridging traditional equity exposure with the security of Ledger's offline private key management. Payward, the parent company of Kraken and developer of xStocks, reports that the platform has facilitated over $42 billion in cumulative transaction volume. The integration supports 1:1-backed representations of publicly traded shares, allowing users to maintain control over their assets without relying on traditional custodial intermediaries. By expanding beyond U.S. markets to include assets from regions like Hong Kong, the initiative aims to integrate global equity trading directly into the self-custody crypto experience. This development marks a significant step in the convergence of traditional financial instruments and blockchain-based infrastructure. It highlights the growing demand for continuous, on-chain access to regulated financial products within the broader digital asset ecosystem.
