Markets Outlook 'Ondo Global Markets Will Do For US Equities, What the Stablecoin Did for the US Dollar' | Markets Outlook
Sep 3, 2025
Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer of Ondo Finance, discusses the launch of Ondo Global Markets, which offers tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for global investors. He explains how this platform enhances access to capital markets and provides transparent, on-chain exposure to U.S. assets. De Bode also talks about the innovative token distribution method, the Midnight Glacier Drop, designed to foster community engagement. Additionally, he highlights the potential for tokenization to revolutionize investment flexibility and improve access even when U.S. markets are closed.
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On-Chain Access To U.S. Markets
- Ondo Global Markets tokenizes U.S. stocks and ETFs to give on-chain economic exposure backed one-for-one by the underlying assets.
- This creates global, portable access to U.S. capital markets similar to how stablecoins provided dollar access.
Full Backing And Daily Attestations
- Ondo stresses full one-for-one backing plus a collateral buffer to avoid unbacked synthetic exposure risks.
- The company posts daily third-party attestations to increase transparency and investor protections.
Consolidate Assets On-Chain
- Use tokenized equities to consolidate crypto and stock holdings in one on-chain wallet for easier mobility and utility.
- Leverage tokenized assets to shop margin rates, transfer between accounts, and access DeFi uses.