Ondo prepares to launch its highly anticipated Ondo Global Markets platform, bringing over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs on-chain via Ethereum. This landmark event marks a bold step towards true democratization in capital markets, promising to reshape how investors worldwide access and trade real-world assets.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Global Investing

Scheduled to debut on September 3, 2025, Ondo Global Markets is a product of Ondo Finance, a leader in asset tokenization and blockchain innovation. Leveraging Ethereum's security and flexibility, the platform will allow users to tap into the performance of securities listed on major U.S. exchanges, such as the NYSE and NASDAQ. Rather than being limited by legacy infrastructure, national borders, or business hours, participants around the globe will enjoy 24/7 access to high-quality stocks and ETFs, all represented by digital tokens.

But what does “tokenized” mean in this context? Instead of directly holding shares, investors acquire blockchain-based tokens backed by the economic value of underlying assets. Each token mirrors the price movements, dividend payouts, and corporate actions of its corresponding stock or ETF, ensuring holders receive equivalent returns as if they owned the actual shares.

How Ondo Global Markets Works

Ondo's system is inspired by stablecoins: token holders do not possess legal ownership of the underlying stocks, but their tokens are fully backed and always redeemable for stablecoins. The underlying securities are kept securely by licensed U.S. broker-dealers. Dividends are automatically reinvested, and proof-of-reserves is provided daily for peace of mind. Perhaps most exciting is the platform’s approach to liquidity and transferability. Participants can mint or redeem tokenized assets instantly, trade with minimal slippage, and move their holdings freely across wallets and platforms. Ondo’s vision of open, borderless finance thus materializes in a truly agile investment ecosystem.

Bridging Tradition and Innovation

For decades, access to top-quality financial products was guarded by high minimums, restrictive regulations, and geographic silos. Ondo Global Markets aims to dismantle those barriers, giving individuals from all walks of life a seat at the table. The real-world asset (RWA) sector within crypto is booming, now valued at $26 billion as institutions and retail investors alike seek stability, transparency, and yield on blockchain rails. Ondo Finance has already made waves with its tokenized U.S. Treasuries and money market funds, surpassing $1 billion in assets issued on Ethereum. The expansion into equities further cements Ethereum’s role as the backbone for on-chain capital markets.

Future Outlook

As the doors open to this new universe, many experts are calling it a “Wall Street 2.0” moment. With robust legal structures, full asset backing, and integrations with partners like Oasis Pro and JPMorgan, Ondo sets a high standard for compliance and user trust. The rollout will be closely watched by traditional market players looking to adapt in an ever-changing landscape. For investors, it’s an invitation to participate in global markets without the traditional roadblocks. For the industry, it’s proof that blockchain technology can bring about real, impactful change.