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Ondo Finance has announced a major update to its Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM) platform, introducing a tokenization framework designed to bring publicly traded securities onchain.Ondo GM’s <a href="https://blog.ondo.finance/global-markets/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">platform</a> will enable investors outside the U.S. to gain onchain exposure to thousands of U.S. publicly traded securities, including stocks, bonds, and <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/etf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETFs</a>.&nbsp;Each token will be backed 1:1 by an underlying asset and will be freely transferable outside the U.S.The platform will also support third-party financial application development through APIs and SDKs, expanding the ecosystem for <a href="https://crypto.news/what-is-tokenization-and-how-does-it-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tokenized</a> securities.<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1/ Today, we’re excited to unveil a first look at the next evolution for Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM), our RWA tokenization platform designed to enable onchain access to stocks, bonds, and ETFs. What stablecoins did for dollars, Ondo Global Markets will do for securities. <a href="https://t.co/ce0pld9khc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ce0PLD9kHc</a>— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/ondofinance/status/1886822778277351608?ref_src=twsrc%5etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote></div></figure>The new model allows for the creation of freely transferable tokens, similar to <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/stablecoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stablecoins</a>, to improve liquidity and accessibility in financial markets.Today’s investing experience remains burdened by high fees, limited access, transfer frictions, and platform fragmentation. Ondo (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/ondo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ONDO</a>) believes blockchain technology can address these inefficiencies by providing a more open, efficient, and transparent system.&nbsp;You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/binance-coins-strong-year-falters-as-1fuel-draws-capital-from-xrp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Binance coin’s strong year falters as 1Fuel draws capital from XRP </a><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="a-system-that-models-stablecoins">A system that models stablecoins</h2>Originally, Ondo GM planned to tokenize securities through a fully permissioned system tied to traditional broker-dealers.However, after discussions with industry stakeholders, the company shifted to a model that mirrors stablecoins, allowing permissions at the distribution layer rather than restricting token transferability.Key features of Ondo GM include instant minting and redemption, 24/7 global access, full liquidity, built-in margin access, and onchain financial services. Investors can also opt into securities lending to generate additional yield.The platform’s blockchain-based record-keeping ensures <a href="https://crypto.news/money20-20-the-tokenization-industry-needs-to-address-interoperability-issues/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">interoperability</a> across financial services, enabling users to borrow, trade, and manage assets without platform lock-in.You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-adoption-pushed-metaplanet-into-japans-top-50-ceo-says/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Bitcoin adoption pushed Metaplanet into Japan’s top 50, CEO says </a>

Ondo Finance announces framework to bring stocks, bonds, and ETFs onchain

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