Nikolas Sargeant
Ondo Finance announced its acquisition of Oasis Pro, a regulated broker platform, in a strategic move to gain access to crucial U.S. securities licenses and expand its tokenized securities offerings. The deal includes Oasis Pro Markets LLC, which operates as an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition positions Ondo Finance to offer a fully compliant tokenized securities ecosystem targeting U.S. investors.
The acquisition provides Ondo Finance, which manages $1.4 billion in assets, with comprehensive regulatory licenses including an SEC-registered broker-dealer, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and transfer agent capabilities. The move marks a significant step in Ondo's strategy to expand its real-world assets footprint through tokenized stocks, allowing the company to bridge traditional financial instruments with blockchain technology in a regulated environment.
The Oasis Pro acquisition was announced shortly after Ondo Finance launched the Ondo Catalyst fund, a joint venture with Pantera Capital aimed at investing $250 million in RWA projects. This timing suggests a coordinated expansion strategy as the company seeks to capitalize on the growing tokenized assets sector. Industry observers note that tokenization firms are increasingly acquiring regulated entities to bring traditional financial instruments onto blockchain platforms.
Several firms are racing into tokenized assets, a sector that some analysts project could grow into an $18 trillion market. The acquisition reflects the broader trend of blockchain companies seeking regulatory compliance to access traditional financial markets, particularly as institutional interest in tokenized securities continues to grow. For Ondo Finance, the deal represents a crucial step toward establishing a regulated framework for offering tokenized securities to U.S. investors while maintaining compliance with federal securities laws.
