Franklin Templeton and Ondo Bring ETFs Onchain for Crypto Wallet Users

[cryptobro]

Franklin Templeton has partnered with Ondo Finance to launch tokenized versions of its ETFs, allowing investors to access traditional assets directly through crypto wallets. Instead of going through brokers, users will be able to gain exposure to equities, bonds, and gold via blockchain-based tokens that represent economic rights to the underlying funds. The rollout will initially focus on regions outside the US, where regulatory clarity is more established.

This move highlights a major shift in how financial products are distributed, blending traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure. By enabling 24/7 access and allowing these assets to be used within crypto ecosystems, tokenization is opening new possibilities for how investors interact with markets. While US access remains limited for now, the growing adoption of tokenized equities suggests this could become a much larger trend in the near future.

[madtrader]

finally, stocks but with extra steps and a wallet instead of a broker.