Blue Ocean enters blockchain equity trading, offering 24/7 access to tokenized blue-chip stocks following infrastructure upgrades after August’s system overload.
By Ibrahim Ajibade
Editor Marco T. Lanz
Updated
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On Oct. 10, Blue Ocean, an off-exchange platform for overnight US stock trading, announced its official entry into blockchain-based equity offerings.
Blue Ocean allows investors to buy and sell blue-chip stocks like Apple and Tesla after Wall Street closes, bridging the gap between global time zones.
According to Reuters, the company’s latest blockchain push follows a system overload incident in August, which prompted an upgrade on infrastructure, relying on major retail brokers like Robinhood, Schwab, and Interactive Brokers to expand capacity.
As part of our innovation strategy, we announced we will be pursuing integration with forthcoming tokenized NMS equities solutions, positioning us as the first ATS to support tokenized U.S. equities trading, paving the way for 24/7/365 market access. https://t.co/6FhIXeFvBZ
— Blue Ocean ATS (@BlueOceanATS) October 10, 2025
With its latest move, Blue Ocean is set to list stocks directly on the blockchain, making them tradable 24/7, in smaller, more accessible fractions. This model could democratize equity ownership, making global round-the-clock markets a reality for retail traders and institutions.
Blue Ocean’s venture into asset tokenization mirrors a broader institutional trend as major US trading platforms increasingly lean toward cryptocurrencies amid improving regulatory clarity.
Earlier this month, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, acquired Polymarket in a landmark $2 billion deal.
Global Real-World Asset (RWA) sector rises 14.7% in 30 days to hit $33 billion on October 10, 2025 | Source: RWA.XYZ
According to Rwa.xyz, the global asset tokenization sector has surpassed $33 billion in total on-chain assets, with private credit leading at $17.5 billion, representing 53% of the total tokenized market. US Treasuries rank second with $8.4 billion, or 24% market share, emphasizing the rising demand for yield-bearing assets popular among institutional investors.
Meanwhile, Nasdaq recently filed a proposal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), tweaking its rules to enable trading of listed stocks and exchange-traded products in either traditional or tokenized form.
As Blue Ocean’s latest move deepens Wall Street’s growing involvement in crypto, community-driven crypto projects like Pepe Node are also drawing investor interest.
Pepe Node allows users to own virtual meme coin mining rigs, combine nodes for higher yields, and earn bonus rewards from network participation.
Pepe Node Presale
Currently priced at $0.0010, the Pepe Node presale has already raised over $1.16 million of its $1.3 million target. Investors can still join through the official Pepe Node website before the next price tier unlocks.
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Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.