BlackRock, LSEG, Ondo, and Robinhood expand tokenized trading and onchain settlement in new DeFi integrations.
BlackRock, Robinhood Lead Wall Street’s DeFi Breakthrough as major financial institutions expanded tokenized trading and onchain settlement initiatives this week.
Several firms advanced projects linking traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure, while new integrations moved tokenized assets deeper into active markets.
BlackRock Expands DeFi Access With BUIDL on Uniswap
BlackRock introduced its treasury-backed BUIDL token to Uniswap, marking its first direct step into decentralized finance trading.
The token will be available for institutional participants on the decentralized exchange. This allows onchain trading of a product backed by short-term U.S. Treasury exposure.
The move connects a traditional asset manager product to DeFi liquidity pools. Institutional traders can buy and sell the token through Uniswap’s automated market infrastructure.
The development links regulated asset management structures with blockchain-based trading venues.
BlackRock has expanded its tokenization strategy in recent months. The Uniswap integration represents an operational bridge between traditional funds and decentralized protocols.
Ondo and LSEG Advance Tokenized Market Infrastructure
Ondo Finance announced that tokenized stocks can now be deployed across DeFi platforms.
These assets may be used in lending markets, vaults, and structured products. The company stated that digital equities can provide yield opportunities within blockchain-based systems.
This week: Wall Street met DeFi.
BlackRock, LSEG, Ondo, and Robinhood advanced tokenized trading, settlement, and market access, expanding the real-world utility of onchain assets.
This week's tokenization roundup ↓
1️⃣ BlackRock offers DeFi trading for the first time
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— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) February 15, 2026
By enabling tokenized stocks in DeFi markets, Ondo expands access beyond passive holding.
Users may integrate these assets into broader onchain strategies. The structure allows equities to function within decentralized liquidity frameworks.
London Stock Exchange Group revealed plans for a digital securities depository supporting onchain settlement.
The initiative aims to connect traditional and digital markets across multiple blockchain networks.
LSEG stated that the platform will enable digital issuance and settlement services within regulated structures.
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Robinhood, Franklin Templeton, and Swift Move Onchain
Robinhood launched a public testnet for its blockchain initiative on Arbitrum. Developers can access testnet-only assets, including stock tokens, for integration testing.
The company is preparing infrastructure for digital trading services.
Robinhood Chain testnet is now live on the Arbitrum platform.
Phase 1 focuses on developer onboarding and infrastructure testing:
Testnet gas + Stock Tokens
Contract deployment
Bridging + explorer visibilityThis allows tokenized asset flows to be tested without production… pic.twitter.com/gtLvKDxVVH
— Arbitrum (@arbitrum) February 11, 2026
Franklin Templeton and Swift discussed the role of digital money market funds in banking operations.
The firms said digital funds can support 24/7 liquidity and reduce servicing costs. They said that blockchain systems can operate regularly across time zones.
These developments reflect broader industry efforts to integrate onchain settlement and tokenized financial products.
Financial institutions continue building systems that connect controlled markets with decentralized infrastructure, while increasing access to digital asset-based trading and settlement tools.
