#CryptoStocks 🔍 What are CryptoStocks?

"CryptoStocks" or tokenized stocks are digital representations of real stocks (like Tesla, Apple, etc.) that are traded on the blockchain. Some popular examples include tokenized stocks on platforms such as:

Binance Stock Tokens (discontinued in 2021 but set a trend)

Synthetix, Mirror Protocol, and more recently, Backed Finance (for decentralized markets)

Tokens like TSLA/BUSD, AAPL/BUSD (in DeFi or CeFi versions)

📊 The latest as of June 2025 on CryptoStocks:

1. BlackRock and Franklin Templeton explore tokenized stocks

They are assessing the launch of products backed by real U.S. stocks, using public blockchain like Ethereum or Polygon.

2. Nasdaq plans pilot tests with tokenized assets

They are testing infrastructure to tokenize traditional stocks, with special interest in Asian markets.

3. Regulatory wave favors its adoption

Following advancements in the U.S. and Europe regarding crypto regulation (like MiCA in the EU), there is more legal clarity on digital assets backed by stocks.

4. Backed Finance Protocol (Bkd.fi)

Gains traction with regulated tokens representing European stocks. A token backed by stocks of companies like Adidas or Siemens is already circulating.

5. Integration with DeFi

They are being used as collateral in loans or as instruments on platforms like Aave, Curve, or Uniswap (version v4).

What opportunities do they represent?

✅ 24/7 access to global stocks

✅ Lower friction in international trading

✅ Integration with smart contracts

✅ Possible inclusion in future crypto ETFs