Blockchain.com Partners with NYSE to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs

Blockchain.com and NYSE Group announced a preliminary agreement that would allow the crypto exchange’s users to trade tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) on NYSE’s upcoming 24/7 digital trading venue. The partnership is subject to regulatory clearance and no launch date or financial terms have been disclosed.

What the deal entails

The memorandum of understanding covers three main components:

• Tokenized securities: Blockchain.com will provide its users access to blockchain‑based tokens that represent shares of listed U.S. companies and ETFs.
• Data sharing: ICE Data Services will distribute Blockchain.com’s crypto market data to its subscribers, while Blockchain.com will integrate selected NYSE and ICE data feeds into its app.
• Regulatory framework: The offering will operate under the NYSE’s planned digital alternative trading system (ATS), which aims to deliver 24/7 trading and on‑chain settlement.

Potential benefits for investors

Tokenized stocks are marketed as enabling fractional ownership, trading outside traditional market hours, and faster settlement through on‑chain mechanisms. Blockchain.com’s CEO highlighted the goal of removing geographic and brokerage barriers for investors.

Industry context

The agreement arrives as U.S. regulators have introduced an “innovation exemption” that permits qualifying venues to trade tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains without registering as exchanges. Competitors such as Coinbase have already launched tokenized stock products on other blockchain networks, intensifying the race to capture both U.S. and international crypto‑native investors.

Next steps

Both parties will await any required regulatory approvals before moving forward. Neither company has provided a timeline for when the digital venue will become operational.