Blockchain.com and Ondo Finance have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, bringing regulated, tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to millions of eligible users across Europe. The service is now available directly through the Blockchain.com DeFi wallet, marking a major step in making real-world assets (RWAs) accessible onchain.
The expansion follows a successful launch in Africa and South America last year, where over 200 tokenized stocks and ETFs from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) were introduced. European Economic Area (EEA) users across 30 states can now buy, sell, and hold these assets seamlessly within the familiar wallet interface, bypassing the traditional brokerage account process.
Peter Smith, CEO and Founder of Blockchain.com, emphasized the benefits: "By bringing U.S. equities onchain for our European users, we are providing self-custody solutions through our DeFi wallet that are faster, more efficient and completely self-owned that remain unmatched by traditional banks." He added that the partnership aims to create "a more inclusive and secure financial system a reality for millions across Europe and beyond."
Ondo Global Markets, launched in September 2025, has experienced explosive growth, reflecting surging demand for institutional-grade blockchain assets. The platform now boasts a total value locked (TVL) surpassing $556 million and a cumulative trading volume exceeding $8.7 billion, establishing it as a dominant force in the RWA sector.
Ian De Bode, President of Ondo Finance, stated: "Extending availability to users across the EEA through the Blockchain.com DeFi wallet allows Ondo tokenized stocks and ETFs to reach a previously unavailable segment of the platform’s global user base. We look forward to seeing how this expansion supports adoption as we continue to drive tokenization across global markets."
The offering includes tokenized precious metals ETFs, such as SLVon (Silver) and IAUon (Gold), providing European investors with onchain exposure to commodities within the existing ETF lineup. This move represents a significant shift, granting European investors direct access to institutional-grade assets through a digital wallet.
