Ondo Finance has launched tokenized versions of BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron Technology shares on Ethereum, marking what the company describes as the first custodial tokenized securities of
Ondo Finance has launched tokenized versions of BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron Technology shares on Ethereum, marking what the company describes as the first custodial tokenized securities offering in the United States.
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The launch brings two distinct asset types onto a public blockchain: a broad-market S&P 500 ETF managed by the world's largest asset manager, and an individual technology stock. Ondo detailed the rollout in a blog post announcing tokenized securities in the USA. For related coverage, see Metaplanet Adds 2,823 BTC, Treasury Reaches 43,000 Bitcoin.
Ondo's announcement covers tokenized access to BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and Micron Technology (MU) shares, both issued on Ethereum. These are tokenized representations of existing securities, not native equities issued directly onchain. For related coverage, see Erebor Bank Seeks $8 Billion Valuation: What the Ask Means.
A PR Newswire release described the launch as the "first-ever custodial tokenized securities in the US," with Broadridge partnering to integrate governance infrastructure.
The core facts, that Ondo launched tokenized IVV and Micron on Ethereum with Broadridge as a governance partner, come from Ondo's own blog and an official press release. Specific details about custody arrangements, investor eligibility, or trading mechanics were not fully confirmed in available sources.
Ondo's structure relies on custodial backing, meaning underlying shares are held by a custodian while tokenized representations trade on Ethereum. This distinguishes the product from synthetic or derivative-based onchain exposure.
Broadridge, which operates post-trade infrastructure for traditional capital markets, is providing shareholder voting capabilities for the tokenized securities. A Broadridge press release confirmed the integration would bring governance to the tokenized product.
By preserving voting rights, Ondo and Broadridge are positioning these tokens as closer equivalents to direct share ownership. Ondo had already begun expanding distribution, with tokenized stocks and ETFs added to Uniswap as part of that push.
Specific details about liquidity terms, redemption windows, or minimum investment thresholds were not available in the confirmed research. Readers should consult Ondo's official documentation for current access rules.
Choosing to launch with both an ETF and a single stock is a deliberate breadth signal. IVV tracks the S&P 500, giving tokenized access to broad US equity exposure. Micron, a semiconductor company, represents targeted sector exposure.
BlackRock's IVV is one of the most widely held ETFs globally, and Micron is a recognizable name in the technology sector. By tokenizing assets that traditional investors already know, Ondo reduces the learning curve for potential adopters unfamiliar with crypto-native products.
Competition in the tokenized securities space is intensifying. Securitize recently tokenized its own SECZ stock on Solana, with a CoinDesk report noting the move came alongside Securitize's NYSE debut on Solana and Avalanche rather than Ethereum.
Ondo's choice of Ethereum positions the product within the largest smart contract ecosystem by developer activity and institutional familiarity. The broader institutional push into digital asset infrastructure is visible across the market, with firms like Anchorage Digital integrating Lido staking for custody clients on the same network.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
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