BNB Chain Launches xStocks With 50+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs

According to BNB Chain, xStocks includes tokenized assets such as Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and the S&P 500 ETF, while the network’s onchain RWA market has reached $3.8 billion with roughly 45,000 holders.

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Summary

BNB Chain said xStocks has gone live on its network with more than 50 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and the S&P 500 ETF. The launch allows users to begin trading from $10 on a 24/5 basis through PancakeSwap and CowSwap, with more than 100 additional tokenized assets planned in the coming weeks. BNB Chain also said its onchain real-world asset market stands at $3.8 billion, with about 45,000 holders and $1.17 billion in transfer volume, underscoring the network’s push to expand blockchain-based access to traditional financial products.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized stocks: Blockchain-based representations of shares that track traditional equities, allowing users to gain market exposure through onchain trading.
  • RWA (real-world asset tokenization): The process of bringing traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, or funds onto a blockchain as digital tokens.
  • Onchain: Activity or assets recorded directly on a blockchain, making transactions visible within the network’s ledger.