Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu is gearing up to launch tokenised US stocks and ETFs on its platform by June 29, in partnership with Ondo Finance, a US-based tokenised asset manager. Emmanuel Peter, Roqqu's head of trading and markets, told TechCabal the team is in the final phase of testing before the product goes live to all users. For everyday Nigerian investors, this means access to US equities without the friction of going through a traditional broker.
The collaboration marks Ondo Finance's first direct tie-up with a Nigerian crypto exchange. The company had previously partnered with Blockchain.com in October 2025, extending its tokenised products across more than 100 markets, Nigeria included. Luno Nigeria has also moved in this direction in 2025, reflecting a broader push by crypto platforms to bring traditional financial assets onto blockchain networks.
Tokenised stocks work by giving investors digital tokens that are backed one-for-one by the actual underlying shares, held by a custodian. Because they run on blockchain rails, trades settle faster and can happen outside standard market hours. It is a structure that suits retail investors who want exposure to global markets without the usual barriers.
Ondo Finance currently has about $2.72 billion worth of tokenised assets on its platform, with over 18,000 holders across its dollar-yield products, stocks, and ETFs, according to tracking platform RWA.xyz. Min Lin, the company's managing director of global business development, said expanding access across emerging markets is a key priority, and the Roqqu partnership is part of how that growth is taking shape.
With the June 29 date now set, all eyes are on whether Nigerian retail investors will show up for this next chapter in digital asset access.
Originally published by TechCabal.