Ondo Finance Acquires Oasis Pro for U.S. Tokenized Securities

Ondo Finance, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has announced the acquisition of Oasis Pro, an SEC-registered broker-dealer. This strategic move is aimed at securing the necessary licenses and infrastructure to offer tokenized securities in the U.S. markets. The acquisition includes Oasis Pro's Alternative Trading System (ATS) and Transfer Agent, which are crucial for issuing and trading tokenized securities in compliance with U.S. regulations.

The acquisition is a significant milestone for Ondo Finance, as it lays the groundwork for developing a regulated tokenized securities ecosystem. This ecosystem will support blockchain-based financial products for U.S. investors, expanding Ondo's suite of tokenization products and technology. The move is expected to unlock the next major chapter of tokenized finance, enabling Ondo to build a robust and accessible tokenized financial system backed by strong regulatory foundations.

Oasis Pro, founded in 2019, operates through its subsidiaries, providing compliant infrastructure for issuing and trading tokenized securities. The company is a FINRA member and an SEC-registered broker-dealer, with a proven track record in the digital asset space. Oasis Pro has been instrumental in shaping the evolving regulatory framework for tokenized assets in the U.S., acting as a contributing member of FINRA’s Crypto Working Group.

The acquisition brings Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, to Ondo Finance's team. LaVecchia's deep experience in the digital asset space, particularly in building regulatory-compliant platforms, will be a valuable asset as Ondo continues to grow and adapt in this evolving landscape. The combined expertise and infrastructure of Ondo Finance and Oasis Pro will create a comprehensive foundation for a regulated tokenized securities ecosystem.

Ondo Finance plans to launch access to tokenized stocks for non-U.S. investors in the coming months through its Global Markets platform. Tokenized stocks represent digital assets backed 1:1 by publicly traded shares and settled on blockchain rails. This market is predicted to exceed $18 trillion by 2033, according to analysts' forecasts. With over $1.4 billion in assets under management across its existing tokenized products, Ondo already supports a global ecosystem of custodians, public chain infrastructure, and onchain liquidity protocols for tokenized real-world assets.

In addition to the acquisition, Ondo Finance has launched Ondo Catalyst, a $250 million strategic investing initiative. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of onchain capital markets and the tokenization of real-world assets. Supported by Pantera Capital, Ondo Catalyst will independently evaluate and invest in projects, while also backing projects building across the Ondo ecosystem. The focus will be on next-generation financial applications that drive utility, scalability, and adoption of tokenized assets.

Ondo Finance's vision is to build the core foundations of the tokenized economy, from tokenized assets to the protocols, platforms, and infrastructure that support them. The company welcomes innovative approaches across the entire value chain and sees strong opportunities for collaboration in protocols and platforms, as well as infrastructure. Ondo Catalyst is actively seeking visionary founders and teams advancing the future of capital markets, encouraging projects working on tokenized financial products, DeFi protocols, or financial infrastructure to apply.

The acquisition of Oasis Pro and the launch of Ondo Catalyst mark a significant step towards a new financial stack that is faster, more accessible, and globally interoperable. Built on open infrastructure, this new financial stack will reshape how value is stored, exchanged, and scaled across borders. Ondo Finance's strategic moves position the company at the forefront of the tokenized finance revolution, driving the transition from closed, permissioned systems to an open, onchain economy.