U.S. Expansion for Ondo Finance: Secures SEC-Licensed Oasis Pro Acquisition
In a significant move for the regulated tokenized securities market, Ondo Finance has announced the acquisition of Oasis Pro. This strategic decision marks a critical step towards enabling broader adoption of blockchain-based securities within the traditional financial system.
With this acquisition, Ondo Finance gains control over both the technology and licensing for regulated blockchain-based finance. This includes a broker-dealer license, an Alternative Trading System (ATS), and a transfer agent license - essential for operating a compliant tokenized securities platform in the U.S. market.
Oasis Pro, operating as a digital asset trading platform since 2020, brings an established infrastructure for trading and settlement of tokenized securities that represent real-world stocks, bonds, and other assets. It was one of the earliest ATSs authorized to settle digital securities using fiat currency and stablecoins like USDC and DAI.
The acquisition allows Ondo to build a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain using regulatory-compliant tools. Ondo's CEO, Nathan Allman, states that this move sets the stage for a more robust tokenized financial system.
The deal also positions Ondo to serve U.S. investors through a fully compliant digital asset infrastructure. It gains access to one of the earliest U.S. trading systems approved to settle digital securities using both fiat and stablecoins.
Ondo plans to broaden its financial products in the blockchain space, including tokenized stocks and yield-bearing tokens, by leveraging Oasis Pro’s licenses and trading platform. This expansion could lead to broader access to digital securities for American investors.
Moreover, having a fully regulated entity enables Ondo Finance to build investor confidence and trust in tokenized securities, which are an emerging focus within the crypto industry. This acquisition positions Ondo as a major player in the U.S. regulated tokenized asset market, competing with firms like Securitize and Figure Technologies.
The acquisition also brings Oasis Pro’s CEO, Pat LaVecchia, into Ondo’s leadership team. LaVecchia's expertise in regulated digital securities markets strengthens Ondo’s ability to navigate regulatory complexities and scale its tokenization platform.
Market forecasts project that tokenized equities could reach $18 trillion in value by 2033, highlighting the potential growth in this sector. Ondo currently has over $1.4 billion under management and has established a strong base of custody partners and liquidity networks.
The acquisition reflects the growing demand for blockchain-based investment products with regulatory backing. As Ondo prepares to launch tokenized stock offerings for non-U.S. investors in the coming months, this move could pave the way for a more integrated and accessible tokenized financial system.
- Leveraging Oasis Pro's technology and licenses, Ondo Finance is set to offer a wider range of financial products in the blockchain space, including tokenized stocks and yield-bearing tokens, aiming to provide broader access to digital securities for American investors.
- With the acquisition, Ondo Finance gains a regulatory-compliant infrastructure for trading and settlement of tokenized securities that represent real-world stocks, bonds, and other assets, positioning it as a major player in the U.S. regulated tokenized asset market, competing with firms like Securitize and Figure Technologies.
