According to the latest announcement from KuCoin, the platform has successfully integrated Ondo tokenized assets into its KuCoin Alpha trading platform, providing users with seamless access to tokenized real-world assets. Through KuCoin Alpha, users can access supported Ondo tokenized stocks using funds held in their KuCoin accounts and trade them without navigating separate wallets or external onchain applications. The integration creates a more intuitive entry point to TradFi-linked onchain products while retaining the efficiency and flexibility enabled by blockchain-based infrastructure. The initial selection spans broad-market ETFs and leading companies across technology, semiconductors and digital finance, including widely followed products such as SPYon, NVDAon, MUon, SNDKon, and CRCLon.
The tokenized stocks product offers 24/7 access to U.S. equity price exposure, allowing investors to trade outside traditional market hours. According to Crypto.com, these products provide fractional access and fast settlement capabilities, combining the seamless access and speed of the Crypto.com App with exposure to traditional equities investing in a tokenized format. The derivatives are designed to track the price performance of corresponding underlying assets, but investors do not become actual shareholders. Investors do not gain legal or beneficial ownership of the underlying securities and do not receive voting or other shareholder rights. However, they may receive dividend-equivalent adjustments according to the exchange. The underlying assets supporting these products are held with U.S. broker-dealer Alpaca. Crypto.com emphasizes that these products utilize the exchange's industry-leading deep liquidity and efficient trade execution capabilities for an optimized trading experience.
According to the report, the launch occurs in a rapidly expanding tokenized securities market that has reached approximately $2.49 billion in value, representing a 600% increase over the past year. Citi has estimated that tokenized securities could grow into a $5.5 trillion market by 2030, with $2.6 trillion in tokenized equities. The exchange's move builds on its May 2025 acquisition of Foris Capital, which secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license for offering regulated financial products in Europe. Crypto.com currently ranks as the world's 11th largest exchange according to Coingecko data.
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance. The platform is backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, the company has built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.
As reported by Crypto.com, investments in tokenized stocks involve significant risks including market, liquidity and counterparty risk. The exchange warns that the value of investments may rise or fall and investors may lose part or all of their invested capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, and users are solely responsible for all investment decisions made through their accounts. Any dividend-equivalent adjustments, where applicable, are subject to the applicable product terms and are not guaranteed. The exchange emphasizes that trading may involve loss of capital including due to market volatility or counterparty risk, and advises users to consult the Product Description Document and ensure they fully understand the risks before trading. Terms apply to all tokenized stock transactions.
