Ondo Finance acquires regulated broker Oasis Pro to secure broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent licenses, essential for operating legally in the US tokenized securities market.
This strategic acquisition positions Ondo as a potential leader in tokenized stocks, combining $1.4 billion in on-chain assets with recognized regulatory expertise.
The tokenization of financial assets is accelerating, promising faster, cheaper, and 24/7 open markets in a sector estimated to be worth trillions by 2030.
Strategic Acquisition to Conquer Wall Street in Blockchain
It’s official: Ondo Finance announces the acquisition of Oasis Pro, a fully regulated American broker. A defining move that will allow Ondo to offer tokenized stocks on a large scale with the SEC stamp of approval.
Behind this announcement lies a clear objective: to establish a firm foothold in the rapidly expanding market of tokenized financial securities. Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini… All the giants are jumping in. But Ondo is making a bold statement: with this acquisition, the company secures three crucial licenses in the US, hard to obtain and highly coveted.
Three Licenses to Open the Doors to Regulated Markets
Specifically, Ondo obtains the broker-dealer, ATS (Alternative Trading System), and transfer agent approvals, the essential trio to issue and exchange digital securities under US supervision.
Oasis Pro, established in 2019, is not just any player: it is one of the first platforms authorized to settle digital securities in both dollars and stablecoins like USDC or DAI. It has also been actively involved in regulatory discussions through the FINRA crypto working group.
Its CEO, Pat LaVecchia, will join Ondo upon completion of the acquisition. The integration looks seamless: Ondo’s institutional infrastructure, already proven with over $1.4 billion in tokenized assets, combined with Oasis’s regulatory expertise, gives rise to a sector behemoth.
Tokenization: A Silent yet Unstoppable Revolution
The tokenization of stocks, bonds, and fund shares is one of the most ambitious ventures in blockchain finance. It promises 24/7 open markets (or at least 24/5 in some cases), instant transactions, reduced costs, and improved global accessibility.
BCG, McKinsey, and Ripple forecast trillions of tokenized dollars by 2030. And the signs are here: English Archax acquires Globacap, Prometheum launches its own structure… Consolidation is underway.
Ondo plans to launch its first tokenized stocks in the coming months, through its Global Markets platform, initially targeting non-US investors. Goal: stay ahead of the competition while complying with regulations.
