MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custodial wallet developed by Consensys, officially began rolling out access to more than 200 tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities. Powered by Ondo Global Markets, the new feature allows eligible non-US users to swap Circle’s USDC stablecoin directly for digital representations of blue-chip giants like Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple, alongside gold and silver ETFs. This move effectively bypasses the rigid trading windows and fragmented "legacy rails" of traditional retail brokerages, offering MetaMask’s millions of users a unified interface where they can move between crypto and institutional-grade securities without surrendering control of their private keys. Initially launching on mobile, the integration signals a massive leap for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), which have recently surged to a global market value of over $22 billion as investors seek the transparency and 24/7 settlement efficiency of the blockchain.

• Self-custody meets the S&P 500 as over 200 institutional assets become instantly swappable through a native wallet interface.
• Explore how the 1:1 backing model ensures that every digital token mirrors the total return, including dividends, of its underlying Wall Street security.
• Learn why this rollout is restricted to specific global jurisdictions and how the platform enforces compliance through advanced geographic filtering.

The integration of Ondo Global Markets into MetaMask is a direct response to the inefficiencies of the traditional financial system. For decades, global access to the US stock market has been gatekept by intermediaries, high fees, and restrictive T+1 settlement cycles. By bringing tokenized US stocks directly into a self-custodial environment, Consensys is fulfilling the vision of a "one-stop" financial super-app.

Through the MetaMask Swaps feature, users can acquire Ondo tokens that track the value of the underlying assets on a 1:1 basis. These tokens function as "total return trackers," meaning they reflect not only price movements but also reinvested dividends (net of applicable withholding taxes). This infrastructure ensures that a user holding a tokenized version of a tech giant or a gold ETF receives the same economic exposure as a traditional shareholder, but with the added benefits of on-chain composability. This shift aligns with the NYSE’s own pursuit of a 24/7 blockchain platform, as the demand for nonstop market access becomes the new global standard.

While the technology is decentralized, the regulatory approach is strictly disciplined. To adhere to international securities laws, the rollout of tokenized US stocks is currently excluded from the United States and approximately 30 other jurisdictions, including Canada and the United Kingdom. MetaMask employs rigorous IP-based geofencing to ensure that only eligible international users can access the Ondo swap routes.

For eligible users, the experience is designed to be frictionless. Transactions are executed on the Ethereum network using an encrypted channel, with desktop support through the MetaMask browser extension expected by late February 2026. This focus on "compliant innovation" is a hallmark of the 2026 market, mirroring the strategic expansion of zero-fee stocks on MEXC and the UK’s inquiry into systemic stablecoin rules. As Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys, noted, the goal is to allow users to navigate between traditional and crypto assets "without intermediaries and without giving up control."

The inclusion of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) within MetaMask is part of a broader industry-wide push to integrate all forms of value into a single digital layer. By combining equities, commodities, and even prediction markets—following its 2025 partnership with Polymarket—MetaMask is positioning itself as the primary operating system for the modern investor.

This maturation of the RWA sector is providing a necessary stabilizing force in a volatile market. As ERC-20 stablecoin supplies fluctuate, the ability to rotate into dollar-backed tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like short-term Treasuries or blue-chip ETFs offers a new layer of portfolio resilience. With Ondo Finance already controlling a significant portion of the tokenized equity market, this partnership with MetaMask likely represents the beginning of a mass-market migration to on-chain capital.

FAQs

What are tokenized US stocks and how do they work in MetaMask?
Tokenized US stocks are digital representations of traditional shares that exist on the Ethereum blockchain. In MetaMask, these assets are provided by Ondo Global Markets. Each token mirrors the price performance and dividends of the underlying stock or ETF on a 1:1 basis, allowing you to hold exposure to Wall Street without a traditional brokerage account.

Which assets can I trade through this new integration?
Eligible users can access over 200 assets, including major tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the QQQ, and commodities like gold (IAU) and silver (SLV).

Is this feature available to users in the United States?
No. Due to current regulatory restrictions, the tokenized US stocks offering is not available to users in the US, Canada, the UK, or the European Economic Area. MetaMask uses IP-based geographic restrictions to enforce these rules.