The partnership leverages Ondo Finance's institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure to offer regulated access to traditional equity markets through blockchain-based tokens, according to The Block.
Key Metrics
- Binance maintains $134.33B in total value locked across all services
- Global tokenized RWA market estimated at $2.1 billion as of Q4 2025
- Ondo Finance manages over $500 million in tokenized treasury and credit products
The collaboration addresses regulatory compliance issues that led Binance to suspend its previous tokenized stocks offering in July 2021. Ondo Finance's regulated framework provides the necessary infrastructure for compliant tokenized securities trading, including proper custody arrangements and regulatory oversight.
"This partnership represents a significant evolution in how traditional assets can be accessed through DeFi infrastructure," said a Binance spokesperson, according to the announcement.
The tokenized stocks will function as synthetic derivatives backed by actual equity positions, allowing 24/7 trading and fractional ownership. This approach differs from Binance's previous model, which faced regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
Ondo Finance specializes in institutional RWA tokenization, with products including OUSG (tokenized short-term US Treasuries) and OMMF (tokenized money market funds). The platform's compliance-first approach includes partnerships with regulated custodians and adherence to securities regulations.
The revival comes as tokenized RWA products gain institutional adoption, with major financial institutions exploring blockchain-based traditional asset exposure. This trend supports the broader DeFi ecosystem's evolution toward regulated, institutional-grade products.
Risk Considerations: Tokenized securities remain subject to regulatory changes, underlying asset volatility, and smart contract risks. Trading availability may vary by jurisdiction.Data sources: The Block, DefiLlama. Figures as of February 24, 2026.