Crypto.com, the multi-asset platform serving over 150 million customers globally, today introduced Tokenized Stocks*, offering access to US equity and ETF economic exposure.1 This launch was powered by Alpaca, a global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure.
The announcement advances Crypto.com's mission to accelerate the global transition to cryptocurrency by combining app-based access, instant settlement, and round-the-clock availability, with a new way for users to gain exposure to US equities and ETFs directly through the Crypto.com App.
Building a Multi-Asset Ecosystem from a Single App
Crypto.com was founded in 2016 with the belief that every person has the right to control their finances and data. That mission to accelerate the global transition to cryptocurrency has scaled into a multi-asset platform serving over 150 million customers worldwide.
“Crypto.com is proud to be a leading cryptocurrency platform for licenses, registrations, and security certifications,” said Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com. “Our mission is to advance access to financial products through blockchain technology. With crypto as the backbone, the platform has expanded into a multi-asset ecosystem spanning crypto trading and payments, tokenized equity exposure, financial services, DeFi, and NFTs, all designed to make financial products accessible, secure, and rewarding for everyone from a single app.”
Bringing US Equities to European and Global Investors
In many regions, retail investors face real hurdles when accessing US capital markets. Complex cross-border settlement, high minimums, and expensive local currency conversions can all limit choice and access.2 The result is a clear gap between the always-on digital asset experience customers expect and the way traditional equity markets are accessed today.
Crypto.com’s latest offering, Tokenized Stocks, aims to close that gap. Users can access a selection of Tokenized Stocks 24/7, including products referencing underlying assets like NVDA, TSLA, and AAPL, as well as ETF exposures to commodities such as GLD and SLV.
“Tokenized Stocks is a natural evolution of our mission, and the timing is right for several reasons. Our users want access to new opportunities and a convenient way to act when they have conviction,” added Marszalek. “As regulatory frameworks evolve, demand for multi-asset access from a single platform continues to grow. This launch is a foundational step toward a platform where users manage their entire financial life across crypto, equity exposure, prediction markets, and more, all from a single app without unnecessary friction.”
Crypto.com’s Tokenized Stocks aims to modernize the equities trading experience by leveraging modern infrastructure, access to relevant liquidity sources, and the execution experience users expect within the app. “Our user base expects speed, flexibility, and broader access, standards set by the crypto market. Tokenized Stocks is built to meet those expectations,” said Marszalek.
Bridging Traditional and On-Chain Finance Through Modern Infrastructure
Crypto.com partnered with Alpaca for its modern brokerage infrastructure and API-first architecture.
“As a US-licensed financial institution powering the tokenized US stocks and ETF market, Alpaca brings leading expertise in brokerage infrastructure,” said Marszalek. “For Crypto.com, partnering with a market leader in this space supports the arrangements under which client exposure is hedged through corresponding underlying US shares and ETFs, helping users gain confidence in their Tokenized Stocks positions.”
Alpaca supports the brokerage, custody, settlement, and movement of the underlying securities. Through this infrastructure, Crypto.com now enables its customers to:
- Gain economic exposure to 1,500 US stocks and ETFs from as little as $1 USD
- Trade selected Tokenized Stocks 24/7
- Access Tokenized Stocks directly through the Crypto.com App, with no separate brokerage account required
“Crypto.com's launch of Tokenized Stocks is a powerful example of how digital asset platforms are responding to clear customer demand for multi-asset access,” said Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca. “We are proud to partner with Crypto.com in bringing tokenized US equity economic exposure to one of the largest, most engaged customer bases in finance.”
Tokenization as the Foundation for Multi-Asset Access
The launch of Tokenized Stocks is an important milestone in Crypto.com's evolution into a multi-asset platform. As regulation matures and infrastructure scales, Crypto.com sees a significant opportunity to extend its Tokenized Stocks offering beyond US markets.
With Alpaca as its infrastructure partner, Crypto.com believes it is prepared to support the next phase of its expansion.
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References
1. About Us - Our Vision, Values, and Team | Crypto.com
2. Global Investors Locked Out: How Geographic and Regulatory Barriers Limit Access to Top Equity Markets, Blockchainreporter, Published December 25, 2025
* Tokenized Stocks issued by Foris Capital CY Limited are derivative financial instruments that reference the price performance of the underlying financial instruments. Investors do not acquire ownership of the underlying assets or associated shareholder or voting rights.
Tokenized Stocks may provide fractional economic exposure to selected underlying shares and ETFs. Clients do not acquire fractional shares, ownership of the underlying assets, or associated shareholder rights. Fractional economic exposure is subject to the applicable Product Terms, limitations, pricing arrangements, and risks.
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