Ondo Unlocks $18T Market via SEC-Compliant Tokenized Securities Platform
Ondo Finance Completes Acquisition of SEC-Licensed OasisROSE-- Pro, Expanding Tokenized Securities Infrastructure in the U.S.
Ondo Finance, a leading platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has finalized its acquisition of Oasis Pro, a U.S.-regulated digital asset trading firm. The deal grants Ondo access to a comprehensive suite of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses, including an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an Alternative Trading System (ATS), and a Transfer Agent (TA). These licenses enable Ondo to offer a fully regulated infrastructure for the issuance, trading, and management of tokenized securities in the United States, a critical step in the growing RWA sector [1].
The acquisition positions Ondo to serve U.S. investors with tokenized assets, including real-world equities, treasuries, and other securities. Oasis Pro's infrastructure provides the regulatory framework necessary for primary offerings, secondary trading, and capital markets services such as underwriting and M&A advisory. Nathan Allman, Ondo's founder and CEO, emphasized that the acquisition delivers "the most comprehensive suite of licenses and infrastructure necessary to develop compliant and regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S." [2]. The move aligns with Ondo's strategy to expand its $1.76 billion asset base, which already includes tokenized U.S. Treasuries and yield-bearing tokens [3].
The tokenized securities market is projected to exceed $18 trillion by 2033, driven by institutional demand for blockchain-based financial products that comply with U.S. regulations. Ondo's acquisition of Oasis Pro provides a rare foothold in the tightly regulated U.S. market, differentiating it from competitors navigating offshore strategies or uncertain regulatory environments. The firm's ability to facilitate 24/7 on-chain trading of tokenized assets, including over 100 U.S. stocks and ETFs, underscores its role in bridging traditional finance and blockchain innovation [4].
Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, described the deal as a strategic combination of "infrastructure and ambition," highlighting the integration of Oasis Pro's regulated platforms with Ondo's tokenization expertise. The acquisition enables Ondo to offer a range of services, including RWA tokenization engines, capitalization management, and secondary trading systems for both public and private tokenized securities. By leveraging Oasis Pro's ATS and TA licenses, Ondo can streamline primary market offerings and secondary trading, addressing a key barrier to mainstream adoption [1].
The deal reflects broader momentum in RWA tokenization, with institutional investors increasingly seeking compliant, blockchain-enabled solutions. Ondo's expansion into the U.S. market aligns with a trend of tokenization platforms acquiring regulated entities to meet regulatory expectations. For example, U.K.-based Archax recently acquired FINRA-regulated Globacap, while Prometheum announced plans for a broker-dealer focused on tokenized securities. Nasdaq's recent SEC filing to standardize tokenized share trading further signals the sector's evolution toward institutional-grade compliance [3].
As the U.S. regulatory landscape for crypto assets becomes more defined, Ondo's acquisition of Oasis Pro positions it to capitalize on the convergence of blockchain and traditional finance. With the SEC's emphasis on investor protection and market integrity, firms with robust regulatory infrastructure are poised to lead the next phase of tokenization. Ondo's move notNOT-- only strengthens its competitive edge but also reinforces the potential of tokenized securities to redefine capital markets.
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