CoinDesk Podcast Network Ondo Finance Brings Tokenized US Stocks to 280 Million Binance Users | Markets Outlook
Dec 8, 2025
Ian de Bode, President of Ondo Finance, discusses the exciting launch of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on the Binance wallet, granting 280 million users unprecedented 24/7 access to U.S. markets. He highlights the advantages of tokenized assets over traditional brokerage accounts, including lower fees and seamless transferability. Ian also elaborates on Ondo's focus on non-U.S. markets, particularly in the Middle East, and predicts a significant shift in how asset managers will use public blockchains for distribution. The future looks bright for tokenization!
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Global 24/7 Access To U.S. Markets
- Ondo launched tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs in the Binance wallet, giving 280 million users 24/7 access to U.S. markets.
- The assets are issued outside the U.S. under Swiss law with EU prospectus coverage and are fully backed by actual shares.
Compliance And Full Backing Matter
- Ondo emphasizes regulatory compliance by issuing assets outside the U.S. and following existing Swiss/EU frameworks.
- Each token is fully backed by the underlying stock, avoiding mismatches seen with some competitors.
Use Tokens To Escape Brokerage Lock-In
- Tokenized stocks let users move assets freely between platforms and wallets instead of being locked into one brokerage.
- Use tokens to transfer 24/7 and to access DeFi utilities that traditional brokerage shares cannot provide.