Ondo Finance Achieves Regulatory Milestone
Ondo Finance has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by obtaining the green light to trade tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Announced on March 3, this approval allows Ondo’s digital securities, operating through the Ondo Global Markets platform, to begin trading under the established ADGM framework.
Trading on Binance’s Platform
These securities are now available on Binance’s Multilateral Trading Facility, which is regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, making them the first of their kind to be recognized for trading within this regulatory structure.
Eligible users from various jurisdictions, except the United States, can access these offerings through Binance’s compliant platform. The newly listed tokens include prominent U.S. equities and ETFs such as:
- Amazon
- Alphabet
- Apple
- Circle
- Meta
- Microsoft
- NVIDIA
- Tesla
- SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
- Invesco QQQ
Binance’s Return to Tokenized Stocks
Furthermore, this announcement signals the return of Binance to the market for tokenized stock products, having paused similar offerings in 2021. With this renewed engagement, Binance is facilitating regulated trading of ten different Ondo digital securities. These offerings are structured as equity-linked notes, a design aimed at fitting within existing securities regulations and highlighted by Ondo’s successful navigation of the ADGM’s approval process.
Expansion in Europe
Previously, Ondo Finance had made strides in Europe, where in November 2025, it received approval from regulators in Liechtenstein for its base securities prospectus, granting it access across the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). This dual approval from established financial centers such as Europe and Abu Dhabi underscores Ondo’s commitment to expanding its footprint in secure regulatory environments rather than operating in ambiguous legal territories.
Growth and Future Plans
Since its inception, Ondo Global Markets has experienced impressive growth, with over $11 billion in cumulative trading volume and more than $600 million in total value locked, according to company reports. Looking ahead, Ondo has suggested plans to launch Ondo Perps, a derivatives platform that would offer perpetual futures linked to U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities, potentially allowing for leverage up to 20x in jurisdictions outside the U.S.
Broader Trends in Tokenization
As tokenization initiatives ramp up in various sectors—including banks, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency platforms exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits—Ondo’s latest achievements in Abu Dhabi contribute to a broader trend toward integrating tokenized equity within formal regulatory frameworks. Now, with approvals established in both Europe and ADGM, Ondo is positioning itself as a compliant platform that offers on-chain access to traditional financial assets.
