Ondo Finance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks to BNB Chain

Ondo Finance said it is expanding its tokenized securities platform to the BNB Chain. This move will make it easier for people around the world to invest in U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) using blockchain technology. The goal is to make global access to U.S. markets faster, easier, and more affordable.

Expanding Access to U.S. Equities Through Blockchain

The expansion of Ondo Global Markets to the BNB Chain allows non-U.S. investors to buy and hold U.S. stocks anytime. Using blockchain technology ensures faster settlement and secure custody. The platform was first launched in September 2025 on the Ethereum network and already offers over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs.

Since then, Ondo Global Markets has recorded rapid growth. It reached over $350 million in total value locked (TVL) and recorded more than $669 million in trading volume on the blockchain. 

According to data from DeFiLlama, Ondo Finance currently manages nearly $1.8 billion in total value locked. This strong growth shows that more investors are interested in using blockchain to access traditional financial markets. 

Ondo Finance Joins BNB Chain as Tokenized Assets Gain Momentum

BNB Chain is one of the most active and popular blockchains in the world, especially in Asia and Latin America. By joining this network, Ondo Finance can reach millions of new users who can now buy tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs directly on the blockchain.

BNB Chain is also becoming a key hub for real-world asset projects, where traditional assets like stocks and bonds are moved onto blockchain systems. Ondo Finance’s decision to join this ecosystem adds more strength to that growing trend. 

This comes at a time when tokenized assets are becoming one of the fastest-growing areas in the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry.

Ondo Finance Gains Major Backing and Growth

Ondo Finance has received strong backing from major investors. In 2022, it raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. This initiative was co-led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and later added $10 million from a public token sale in the same year.

To support its long-term goals, Ondo Finance has acquired U.S.-regulated broker Oasis Pro and blockchain developer Strangelove. These acquisitions help the company improve its technology and better meet regulations. 

Earlier in 2025, the company partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), an organization backed by President Donald Trump’s family. The collaboration aims to promote broader adoption of tokenized real-world assets. World Liberty Financial also said it may use Ondo’s tokenized assets as part of its own financial reserves.

Furthermore, Ondo Finance has shown concern about some new regulatory changes. Earlier this month, the company raised concerns about Nasdaq’s proposal to introduce tokenized equities. 

The platform noted that more clarity is needed around how settlement processes would function. Nasdaq filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow tokenized versions of traditional stocks while keeping investor protections in place.