Ondo Finance Acquires SEC-Licensed Oasis Pro Amid $18 Trillion Tokenized Asset Race

- Ondo Finance finalized its acquisition of Oasis Pro, gaining SEC regulatory licenses critical for tokenized securities. - The move positions Ondo Finance to lead the U.S. market for compliant digital asset trading. On October 6, 2025, Ondo Finance finalized its acquisition of Oasis Pro, an SEC-licensed broker-dealer. This move positions the company to lead the market for U.S.-regulated tokenized securities trading. The strategic transaction equips Ondo Finance with key regulatory licenses, including credentials as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an Alternative Trading System (ATS), and a Transfer Agent (TA). According to The Block on October 6, these licenses enable Ondo Finance to offer tokenized securities that comply with U.S. regulatory requirements. Nathan Allman, founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, stated that the acquisition provides the company with the most comprehensive suite of licenses and infrastructure necessary to develop compliant and regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S. This development, therefore, positions Ondo Finance to expand its offerings in tokenized asset trading by leveraging Oasis Pro's advanced, regulated platform framework. Established in 2019, Oasis Pro was one of the first platforms approved to settle digital securities using both fiat currencies and stablecoins like USDC and DAI. Ondo Finance, which manages over $1.6 billion in assets, plans to leverage this infrastructure to grow its product portfolio. Its current products include tokenized Treasurys and yield-bearing tokens designed for non-U.S. investors. This acquisition comes as institutional and retail interest in tokenized assets is soaring. A joint report from Ripple and Boston Consulting Group estimates the tokenized assets market could exceed $18 trillion by 2033. Other financial technology firms, including Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini, and Coinbase, are also actively exploring opportunities in tokenized equity markets, a trend that signals larger industry momentum toward innovation in digital securities. As of 16:14 UTC on October 6, Ondo Finance (ONDO) is trading at $0.959. According to market data, its 24-hour trading volume is up 2.89%.