25th September 2026
By Shubhii Verma
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and crypto brokerage Blockchain.com are exploring the creation and sale of blockchain-based versions of US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds.
Blockchain.com announced the strategic collaboration on Wednesday, saying the companies will examine ways to offer tokens representing securities listed on the NYSE. The firms have not disclosed which countries could eventually receive access to the products or provided a launch timeline.
NYSE and Blockchain.com Explore Tokenised Securities
Tokenisation involves creating digital tokens on a blockchain that represent or are linked to traditional assets such as stocks, bonds or funds. Supporters argue that tokenised securities could broaden access to financial markets and allow investors to trade certain assets beyond conventional market hours.
How Tokenised Stocks Differ From Traditional Shares
However, blockchain-based stock tokens can differ significantly from traditional shares. Buyers may not receive shareholder rights associated with conventional equities, meaning they may not have voting rights or direct ownership of the underlying company. The structure has raised questions about investor protection and regulation.
Blockchain.com, which operates from London and Dallas, has already begun offering tokenised stocks to customers in Europe. A company spokesperson did not disclose how many customers have purchased the products.
The planned NYSE collaboration comes as major financial institutions increasingly explore tokenisation. The initiative also includes a separate data agreement involving NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Under the arrangement, ICE will distribute Blockchain.com’s cryptocurrency market data and analytics, while Blockchain.com will incorporate NYSE data into its application.
Blockchain.com described the partnership as a bet on the direction of capital markets, reflecting expectations that blockchain technology could become more closely integrated with traditional financial infrastructure.
US Regulation Could Shape Tokenised Stock Markets
Regulatory developments in the United States are also shaping the market. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced an exemption allowing platforms to sell blockchain-based versions of stocks and other securities without complying with many requirements that apply to traditional stock exchanges.
The development could create opportunities for companies seeking to combine cryptocurrency infrastructure with conventional financial products. At the same time, differences between tokenised securities and traditional shares could require investors to examine ownership structures, trading arrangements, custody, fees and legal protections.
What Comes Next for Tokenised US Stocks and ETFs?
For NYSE and Blockchain.com, the collaboration represents an effort to explore how blockchain technology might expand the distribution and trading of stocks and ETFs. Whether tokenised versions become widely adopted will depend on regulatory treatment, market demand, product structures and investor protections.
The companies have yet to announce specific tokenised assets, launch dates, or geographic availability. Further details will determine how this initiative develops across markets and regulatory environments globally.
