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

Ondo Finance, a prominent platform in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space specializing in tokenizing real-world assets, has announced a significant strategic move with the acquisition of Oasis Pro, a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This acquisition is poised to enhance Ondo Finance's capabilities within the United States, providing the necessary licenses and infrastructure to develop and offer tokenized securities markets.

The acquisition encompasses Oasis Pro's SEC-registered broker-dealer, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and Transfer Agent (TA). These components are essential for the issuance and trading of tokenized securities in compliance with U.S. regulations. Oasis Pro, established in 2019, has been a trailblazer in the digital asset space, operating under the oversight of the SEC and FINRA. The company's infrastructure supports the issuance and trading of tokenized securities, making it a valuable addition to Ondo Finance's expansion plans.

Nathan Allman, CEO of Ondo Finance, highlighted the significance of this acquisition, stating that it lays the foundation for a regulated tokenized securities ecosystem. This ecosystem will support blockchain-based financial products for U.S. investors, aligning with Ondo Finance's vision of creating a robust and accessible tokenized financial system. Allman also welcomed Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, to the Ondo Finance team, noting LaVecchia's extensive experience in the digital asset space and his leadership in building regulatory-compliant platforms.

Oasis Pro's strong regulatory track record and institutional-grade infrastructure make it an ideal partner for Ondo Finance. The company has been an active member of FINRA’s Crypto Working Group, contributing to the evolving regulatory framework for tokenized assets in the U.S. This expertise will be crucial in Ondo Finance's efforts to develop a compliant and innovative tokenized securities market.

The acquisition is part of Ondo Finance's broader strategy to expand its tokenization products and technology. The company plans to launch access to tokenized stocks for non-U.S. investors through its Global Markets platform in partnership with leading wallets, exchanges, and protocols. Tokenized stocks, which are digital assets backed 1:1 by publicly traded shares and settled on blockchain rails, represent a significant market opportunity. According to analysts' forecasts, this market will exceed $18 trillion by 2033.

Ondo Finance's existing tokenized products already support a global ecosystem of custodians, public chain infrastructure, and onchain liquidity protocols for tokenized real-world assets. With over $1.4 billion in assets under management, the company is well-positioned to leverage Oasis Pro's capabilities to further grow its tokenized securities offerings.

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 building across the Ondo ecosystem, with a focus on next-generation financial applications that drive utility, scalability, and adoption of tokenized assets.

The acquisition of Oasis Pro and the launch of Ondo Catalyst mark significant milestones for Ondo Finance. These developments position the company at the forefront of the tokenized finance revolution, paving the way for a more accessible, efficient, and globally interoperable financial system.