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Aave enables borrowing against Coinbase tokenized tech stocks on Base

By The Likely · Updated Sep 30, 7:01 AM ET · Drawn from 5 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Aave announced on September 25 that people can use seven Coinbase tokenized technology stocks as collateral to borrow USDC on Aave V4.

Why it mattersPeople living outside the United States can now buy digital versions of major company shares.

How we got here

  1. Coinbase launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base for eligible non-U.S. investors, starting with Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet. Coindesk
  2. Nasdaq invested $100 million in Payward, planning to launch Nasdaq Equity Tokens in the second quarter of 2027. Payward
  3. NYSE Group and Blockchain.com agreed to explore distributing tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs via NYSE's planned digital ATS. Prnewswire
  4. Payward opened non-binding Ōura IPO indications of interest for international customers, planning to tokenize the asset upon listing. Payward
  5. Aave enabled seven Coinbase tokenized stocks to serve as collateral for borrowing USDC on Aave V4. Aave

What's likely next

  1. Nasdaq and Payward expected to launch Nasdaq Equity Tokens in the second quarter of 2027.

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