Crypto.com Launches Tokenized Stock Derivatives Tracking 1,500 US Equities

Crypto.com has introduced tokenized derivatives tracking 1,500 US stocks and exchange traded funds, joining a growing trend of crypto exchanges pushing into traditional equity markets.

Products Offer Price Exposure, Not Ownership

Eligible users in the European Economic Area and other approved markets can now gain exposure to stocks such as Apple, Nvidia and Tesla, along with ETFs including SPDR Gold Shares and iShares Silver Trust, with positions starting at just $1 and trading available around the clock. The products are derivatives that track the price of the underlying assets rather than granting actual ownership, meaning holders do not receive shareholder rights such as voting, though dividend-equivalent adjustments may apply. The underlying assets are held with a US broker-dealer, and the offering builds on the exchange’s earlier acquisition that secured it a European license for regulated financial products.

Tokenized Stock Market Expanding Rapidly

The launch comes as the tokenized stock market has grown roughly 600% over the past year, with projections suggesting tokenized securities could become a multi-trillion dollar market by 2030. Several other major trading platforms have already rolled out similar tokenized equity products outside the US, while key financial infrastructure providers have begun testing tokenized securities systems, reflecting a broader industry shift toward bringing traditional assets onchain.