Cake Labs Adds xStocks to Cake Wallet for Global Tokenized Equity Trading

Cake Wallet users can now trade tokenized versions of major companies like Google and Amazon, powered by Backed.fi, while maintaining privacy and low entry barriers, with some regional restrictions due to regulatory issues.

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Summary

Cake Labs has integrated xStocks into Cake Wallet, allowing global users to trade tokenized equities like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia. The service, operated by Swiss company Backed.fi, focuses on privacy and minimal personal data collection. Due to regulatory restrictions, the service is unavailable in certain countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK. xStocks provides a decentralized alternative for crypto-native users to trade major equities, excluding traditional finance platforms’ entry barriers.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized Equities: Traditional company shares represented as blockchain tokens, enabling trading via crypto platforms.
  • Privacy-Focused Wallet: A cryptocurrency wallet designed to minimize or eliminate the need for personal data collection, protecting user anonymity.
  • Backed.fi: A Swiss financial firm issuing tokenized equities, serving as a broker and counterparty for xStocks trades.