Blockchain.com, NYSE plan access to tokenized US stocks and ETFs
Blockchain.com and NYSE have signed an agreement to explore tokenized stocks and ETFs, subject to regulatory approvals.
Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have signed a formal agreement to explore providing access to tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The partnership, announced on September 23, 2026, remains subject to regulatory approvals before any products become available to users.
The move reflects a broader trend of traditional financial institutions and crypto-native firms collaborating to bring conventional securities onto blockchain infrastructure. Tokenization of real-world assets — which involves representing ownership of traditional financial instruments as digital tokens on a blockchain — has gained significant momentum in recent years, with major banks and asset managers actively exploring the technology as a means of improving settlement efficiency and broadening market access.
Should the initiative advance through regulatory review, it could mark a notable step toward integrating public equity markets with blockchain-based platforms. Retail and institutional users of Blockchain.com could potentially gain exposure to U.S.-listed equities and ETFs through a crypto-native interface, while NYSE would extend its reach into the digital asset ecosystem. The arrangement could also serve as a reference point for similar collaborations between legacy exchanges and blockchain companies.
Key factors to watch include the timeline and nature of regulatory engagement, particularly with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as whether other major exchanges pursue comparable agreements in response to the announcement.
Source: The Block
