Ondo Finance Launches First U.S. Custodial Tokenized Securities

The initiative marks a shift in how U.S. assets are handled on-chain, moving away from offshore or issuer-sponsored models toward a structure aligned with the SEC’s January 2026 guidance. Under this system, the underlying shares remain within the traditional U.S. regulated custody chain, with tokens minted 1:1 by an Ondo-affiliated transfer agent on the Ethereum blockchain.

By leveraging Broadridge’s ProxyVote.com platform, investors gain the same rights as those holding through standard brokerage accounts. Ian De Bode, CEO of Ondo Finance, stated that the infrastructure supports multiple tokenization models, proving that market innovation can coexist with existing regulatory requirements. For Broadridge, the integration underscores a broader strategy to provide institutional-grade governance and auditability for digital assets, ensuring that token holders receive the same issuer communications as traditional equity shareholders.