Ondo Finance has received approval to offer tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds on the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a new regulatory milestone for the company.
In a March 3 announcement, Ondo said its digital securities on the Ondo Global Markets platform had been admitted to trading under the ADGM. The products are now listed on the multilateral trading system operated by Binance and regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
This makes Ondo’s digital securities the first to be admitted to trading within this structure. Eligible users in supported jurisdictions, excluding the United States, can access the products through the Binance regulated site.
The tokens listed represent major US stocks and ETFs, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Circle, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Tesla, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, and Invesco QQQ.
Binance listing and regulatory validation
This development also marks Binance’s return to tokenized stock products after suspending similar services in 2021. The exchange once again offers regulated access to on-chain stock-related instruments by allowing trading in 10 Ondo Digital Securities (ONDO).
Ondo structures its products as equity-linked securities, designed to operate within existing securities frameworks. This model can operate under a recognized regulatory regime in the Middle East, as demonstrated by the ADGM approval.
The company had already obtained approval in Europe. In November 2025, Liechtenstein regulators authorized the base prospectus for Ondo’s securities, allowing passport access throughout the EU and EEA. With Europe and Abu Dhabi now covered, Ondo is expanding into established financial centers rather than operating in legal gray areas.
Since its launch, Ondo Global Markets has recorded more than $11 billion in cumulative trading volume and reached a total value locked of more than $600 million, according to the company.
Expansion plans and tokenization dynamics
Beyond spot stocks, Ondo also hinted at the launch of Ondo Perps, a perpetual futures platform linked to US stocks, ETFs and commodities. The product is expected to offer up to 20x leverage outside the US, signaling a shift towards derivatives linked to tokenized assets.
The approval comes at a time when tokenization efforts are accelerating. Banks, fintech companies and crypto platforms are exploring stablecoins, tokenized deposits and extended stock trading hours.
Ondo’s final stop in Abu Dhabi adds to this change by placing symbolic actions within a formal regulatory framework. With EU and ADGM approvals now secured, Ondo positions its platform as a compliant gateway to on-chain access to traditional financial assets.