Venus Protocol announced that as of June 20, tokenized stocks have been added to its lending markets on BNB Chain, marking a significant expansion in DeFi collateral options. This integration allows eligible users to borrow funds against their equity-linked assets without having to sell them, bridging traditional finance with crypto-based lending. The protocol has included Binance-issued bStocks in its Core Pool, offering users a fresh avenue to access liquidity while maintaining exposure to traditional assets.