Ondo Finance's tokenized stock on Binance win Abu Dhabi regulatory approval

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by Krisztian Sandor

March 3, 2026

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Binance has secured a significant milestone in its push toward regulated tokenized stock trading with Abu Dhabi's regulatory approval for Ondo Finance's platform. This marks the first time the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has authorized tokenized equities under its framework, enabling UAE-based financial institutions to trade on Binance's regulated venue. The approved offerings include tokenized shares of major companies like Amazon and Alphabet, as well as ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Fund, available exclusively to non-U.S. users. Tokenized stocks represent a fusion of traditional finance and cryptocurrency, offering enhanced liquidity and accessibility for investors. By digitizing equities on blockchain platforms, these assets can be more easily traded across decentralized platforms, bridging traditional stock markets with decentralized finance (DeFi). This innovation is gaining traction among major players like Kraken, Robinhood, and Nasdaq, with the global market value of tokenized securities exceeding $1 billion. Ondo Finance's platform has processed over $11 billion in trading volume since its launch less than six months ago. The company's success includes securing regulatory approvals in the European Union for its base securities prospectus last year, allowing public distribution across the region. This approval further solidifies Binance

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Originally published on CoinDesk on 3/3/2026