Crypto Exchanges to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stocks for Global Investors

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Major crypto exchanges, including Binance and OKX, are preparing to launch tokenized U.S. stock products, giving global users easier access to American equities through crypto-based tokens.

This move could bring U.S. stocks to crypto platforms, letting users trade American shares easily and connecting traditional finance with digital assets.

Binance, OKX Explore Tokenized Stocks

According to Crypto reporter Yueqi Yang, leading crypto exchanges such as Binance and OKX are either exploring or actively working on plans to introduce tokenized versions of U.S. stocks.

These products would not represent direct ownership of shares. Instead, they would offer price exposure to popular U.S. companies through blockchain-based tokens. This allows users to track stock price movements without opening a traditional brokerage account.

Meanwhile, tokenized equities could also attract a new group of users who want exposure to U.S. stocks but prefer crypto platforms. 

New: Binance and OKX are exploring introducing tokenized stocks.

Other exchanges including Kraken and Bitget are already gaining traction with their stock token offerings.

The two biggest stock token providers are Ondo Finance and Kraken's xStocks

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— Yueqi Yang (@Yueqi_Yang) January 23, 2026 How Tokenized Stocks Work

Tokenized stocks are digital tokens that mirror the price of real-world shares. They are usually backed by actual stocks held by a regulated custodian or through structured financial products.

However, companies like Ondo Finance and Kraken’s xStocks already provide the systems needed for these tokens. They help link regular stocks with blockchain networks.

Because they use blockchain, tokenized stocks can trade 24/7, settle faster, and are easier to access than normal stock markets, which only work during set hours.

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Regulatory Remain Key Hurdle 

Regulations are still a major challenge for tokenized stocks. Although Binance had initially offered stock tokens in 2021 but paused the service amid regulatory pressures.

The Information reports major crypto exchanges want to offer tokenized versions of U.S. stocks for trading worldwide.

Binance is exploring bringing back stock tokens after pulling them in 2021, which would create more stock-like trading outside the usual U.S. market hours and… pic.twitter.com/KJ3AtvrGFa

— Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) January 23, 2026

These products must follow securities laws in different countries, which can be complicated. Therefore, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for changes so that some tokenized stocks can follow easier rules instead of full securities laws. 

If this works, it could bring traditional finance and crypto closer together, giving investors around the world easier access to U.S. markets.

For investors around the world, especially in regions with limited access to U.S. markets, tokenized stocks offer an easier way to follow U.S. equities.

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Subscribe to News FAQs What are tokenized U.S. stocks on crypto exchanges?

Tokenized stocks are digital tokens that track the price of U.S. equities, letting users trade stock exposure on crypto platforms 24/7.

Do tokenized stocks give actual ownership of shares?

No, they provide price exposure only. Actual stock ownership is held by a custodian or via structured financial products.

Why are tokenized stocks attractive to global investors?

They allow easier access to U.S. equities, faster settlement, and trading outside traditional market hours, especially in restricted regions.

What regulatory challenges exist for tokenized stocks?

Tokenized stocks must comply with securities laws in multiple countries, and exchanges must navigate complex rules to offer them legally.