Kraken Extends Tokenized xStocks Offering to Tron Blockchain

TRON DAO, Kraken, and Backed announced the launch of xStocks as TRC-20 tokens with full collateral backing, expanding tokenized equities access across TRON’s high-throughput blockchain ecosystem.

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Summary

TRON DAO confirmed a strategic collaboration with Kraken and Backed to integrate xStocks onto the TRON blockchain. xStocks, launched by Backed in partnership with Kraken, will be deployed as TRC-20 tokens with 1:1 backing, allowing tokenized equities to be deposited and withdrawn via TRON in eligible jurisdictions. The move enhances accessibility and positions TRON as a major hub for tokenized assets, alongside its dominance in stablecoin transfers. TRON DAO reported over 324 million accounts, more than 11 billion transactions, and $26 billion in total value locked as of August 2025.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized Equities: Traditional stocks represented as blockchain-based tokens, enabling digital trading, fractional ownership, and broader global access.
  • TRC-20: A technical standard on the TRON blockchain for issuing and managing fungible digital tokens, similar to Ethereum’s ERC-20.
  • xStocks: A tokenized equities product issued by Backed in partnership with Kraken, providing fully collateralized blockchain-based versions of traditional equities.