Altify Launches Tokenised US Stocks – Trade Top Equities 24/7, Anytime.
What if buying world-class US stocks felt as simple as buying coffee online?
Today, Altify makes that real. Altify is proud to announce the launch of tokenised stocks via xStocks — giving you seamless access to global equities like Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Coinbase, all tradable 24/7 alongside your crypto.
For too long, owning US stocks has been complicated, expensive, and out of reach for many. With tokenised stocks, Altify breaks down those barriers, making it simple to diversify into world-class equities with just a few taps on your phone.
What Are Tokenised Stocks?
Tokenised stocks are digital tokens that represent real-world shares in companies like Tesla. Each token is backed 1:1 by the underlying stock, held securely by regulated custodians.
Think of them as a digital receipt for the stock — you get the economic value of the share (price movement and potential dividends), but you don’t hold the physical certificate or shareholder rights like voting.
Altify integrates these tokens directly into your portfolio, just like crypto.
The result: owning a slice of the US stock market is as easy as shopping online.
Who Are xStocks?
Altify’s tokenised stocks are powered by Backed Finance’s xStocks which is regulated under Swiss securities law.
Backed is the world leader in tokenised securities, issuing blockchain-based tokens on the Ethereum and Solana blockchain fully collateralised by real US equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
What Are the Benefits of Investing in Tokenised Stocks?
Tokenised stocks on Altify offer investors multiple advantages:
- Fractional Ownership – Shares like Tesla cost hundreds of dollars. Tokenised shares on Altify enable you to start investing in fractions of a share with as little as R150 / $10.
- 24/7 Trading – Traditional markets close in the evenings and over weekends. Tokenised stocks don’t, enabling you to trade anytime, 24/7.
- Fast Settlement – It takes 2 days or more after you sell your traditional stocks before you can request a withdrawal. With tokenised stocks, your trades settle instantly, so your funds are ready to withdraw or reinvest immediately.
- Simple Access – Gone are the days where you had to open an offshore brokerage account, exchange your ZAR for USD, and then fill out a W-8BEN form before you could invest in US stocks. With Altify, all you need to do is fund your account with ZAR or USDT and select the stocks you want to invest in. All digital with no forms or fuss.
- Transparent Pricing – Traditional brokerages charge multiple fees — FX, VAT, STRATE, settlement charges, and more. With Altify you’re shown one simple fee before you make any buy or sell transaction.
Transparent Pricing – Traditional brokerages charge multiple fees — FX, VAT, STRATE, settlement charges, and more. With Altify you’re shown one simple fee before you make any buy or sell transaction.
What to Expect From Altify’s xStock Launch.
At launch, we at Altify will offer a curated selection of high-growth US companies, with more added over time.
Initial Stocks
- Nvidia
- Tesla
- Coinbase
- Robinhood,
- Circle
With more to come!
Minimum Investment
R150 or $10 USDT.
Currencies Supported
ZAR or USDT.
Trading Hours
24/7, with instant settlement.
Rollout
Available first to South African users, with expansion planned in 2026.
What Risks Do Tokenised Stocks Have?
Like any investment, tokenised stocks come with risks to be aware of:
- Market Risk – Stock prices can go down as well as up.
- Liquidity Risk – Trading volumes may be lower than traditional exchanges, leading to wider spreads.
- Tracking Differences – 24/7 trading can cause short-term price gaps versus traditional markets.
- Custody/Counterparty Risk – Backing relies on regulated custodians. While assets are segregated and bankruptcy-remote, recovery would follow Swiss legal processes if the issuer failed.
- Regulatory Risk – Tokenised securities are a new concept, therefore rules around them continue to evolve globally and may be subject to change over time.
- Technology Risk – As blockchain-based assets, tokenised stocks are exposed to smart contract or network issues.
- No Voting Rights – You get economic exposure, but not traditional shareholder rights such as voting or access to company meetings.
Altify’s launch of tokenised stocks is a major step in democratising global investing. Whether you want fractional access to Nvidia, to trade Tesla 24/7, or to diversify beyond crypto, tokenised stocks unlock opportunities that were once out of reach.
This is only the beginning. More stocks, more ETFs, and more assets, are coming to Altify — making Altify the go-to platform for tokenised investing.
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