TLDR

Trust Wallet has integrated tokenized stocks and ETFs into its self-custodial platform
The integration is in collaboration with Ondo Finance and 1inch
Initially available on Ethereum with Solana support planned next
Users can access U.S. stocks and ETFs without needing a bank account or brokerage
Not available in specific regions including the U.S., U.K., and European Economic Area

Trust Wallet, owned by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has launched tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its self-custodial crypto wallet platform. The move allows users worldwide to access U.S. financial markets directly through their crypto wallets, without traditional intermediaries.

The integration, announced on September 3, 2025, follows Trust Wallet’s earlier disclosure in June about plans to introduce real-world assets (RWAs). This launch represents a fusion of self-custody principles with tokenized traditional assets.

Trust Wallet is bringing Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) to 200M+ users.

Real-world value. Real ownership. Full control.

Coming soon. Stay ready. pic.twitter.com/4myIHMb1Sy

— Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) June 12, 2025

Trust Wallet’s CEO Eowyn Chen emphasized the importance of this development:

“Integrating RWAs into self-custodial wallets is an important step in making global finance more open and efficient. The bigger picture is how blockchain democratizes access to financial markets and lays the foundation for a more inclusive future of finance.”

The new feature is made possible through collaborations with Ondo Finance, which supplies the tokenized assets, and 1inch, which enhances liquidity and pricing for efficient swaps. Ondo Finance will initially issue these tokenized assets on Ethereum using smart contracts, with plans to expand to Solana in the future.

Users can now swap stablecoins like USDC for tokenized versions of popular stocks and ETFs such as TSLA, QQQ, and AAPL directly within their Trust Wallet. This process requires no bank account, brokerage, or intermediary, making financial markets more accessible globally.

Breaking Down Barriers to Financial Access

Trust Wallet’s integration of RWAs opens doors for millions of people previously excluded from traditional financial markets. With a minimum investment of just $1, the platform enables users to gain exposure to major U.S. stocks and ETFs without the usual paperwork or regional limitations of traditional finance.

However, the service comes with some restrictions. RWA tokens are not available in specific regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Economic Area. Trust Wallet’s website states: “Your swap will not go through if you reside in a region where RWA tokens are not available.”

Additionally, RWA swapping follows U.S. market hours, operating Monday through Friday from 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm UTC. The company notes that users cannot trade RWAs outside these hours, though they track off-hours interest for potential future features like 24/7 trading or limit orders.

Sami Waittinen, Trust Wallet’s marketing head, explained the company’s approach:

“Trust Wallet’s philosophy has always been multichain and provider-agnostic. This is just the beginning — we’ll be integrating more RWA providers and liquidity sources over time, so users get the broadest, most open access possible.”

Self-Custody Meets Real-World Assets

Trust Wallet has positioned itself as one of the first platforms to combine self-custody with RWAs. While self-custody allows users to manage assets independently without centralized control, tokenized RWAs serve as digital representations of real-world properties and certificates of ownership.

Lucien Bourdon, an analyst at hardware wallet company Trezor, highlighted an important distinction between self-custody of cryptocurrencies and RWAs.

“With cryptocurrencies, your keys equal direct ownership of the asset. With real-world assets or stablecoins, your keys secure the token, but the underlying asset remains with an issuer or custodian,” Bourdon explained.

This means that while self-custody works technically for RWAs, trust in the issuer remains essential. The tokens themselves are secured in the user’s wallet, but the actual stocks or ETFs are still held by a custodian.

Nathan Allman, Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, described their offering as “a breakthrough in financial access,” stating:

“Global investors can now access the largest selection of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain. We saw stablecoins export the U.S. dollar by bringing it onchain. Now, Ondo Global Markets is doing the same thing for U.S. securities.”

Trust Wallet’s move into RWAs reflects the platform’s vision of building what they describe as a “Web3 neo bank” — where users worldwide can access global financial tools without surrendering control of their assets. According to the company, this is just the first step toward a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

The launch makes Trust Wallet the first self-custody wallet to provide access to tokenized RWAs cross-chain, starting with Ethereum and with plans to expand to additional providers and networks in the future.

Trust Wallet currently has over 200 million users worldwide. The company continues to focus on making financial tools accessible regardless of geography or intermediaries, aiming to put “Wall Street in everyone’s pocket.”

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ September 4, 2025 10:25 am