
TL;DR
- Ondo Finance has agreed to acquire Oasis Pro, a U.S.-regulated broker-dealer and ATS platform.
- The move will grant Ondo SEC licenses to launch tokenized securities for U.S. markets.
- This acquisition supports Ondo’s plan to offer tokenized stocks, joining Robinhood, Kraken, and Gemini in the race.
- The deal still requires regulatory approval before closing.
- Ondo currently manages $1.4 billion in tokenized assets.
Ondo Acquires Oasis Pro to Expand Regulated Tokenized Securities
Ondo Finance, a fast-growing tokenization firm, has announced its agreement to acquire Oasis Pro, a U.S. brokerage platform with SEC-regulated credentials. The deal, which is pending regulatory approval, aims to provide Ondo with a comprehensive licensing structure — including a broker-dealer, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and transfer agent status under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The acquisition will allow Ondo to significantly expand its regulated presence in the U.S. and introduce tokenized stock trading within months. The company plans to begin with non-U.S. investors through its Global Markets platform, according to the announcement.
Tokenization Firms Are Buying Licensing Access
Ondo’s move mirrors a growing industry trend in which tokenization platforms acquire fully licensed U.S. entities to fast-track their expansion into regulated financial markets.
This year alone:
- Archax acquired FINRA-regulated Globacap Private Markets
- Prometheum launched a broker-dealer and transfer agent subsidiary
- Robinhood, Kraken, and Gemini have already introduced tokenized equity offerings
By acquiring Oasis Pro, Ondo gains access to legal frameworks and settlement pathways that would otherwise take years to build independently.
“This acquisition combines our brokerage platform and licenses with Ondo’s institutional-grade infrastructure and products,” said Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, who will join Ondo post-acquisition.
What Oasis Pro Brings to the Table
Founded in 2019, Oasis Pro was among the first U.S. firms authorized to settle digital securities in both fiat and stablecoins like USDC and DAI. The firm also played a key role in shaping policy through its involvement in FINRA’s Crypto Working Group.
With Oasis Pro’s infrastructure, Ondo will be positioned to:
- Operate a regulated trading venue (ATS)
- Manage investor transactions as a licensed transfer agent
- Provide compliant digital settlement options
- Onboard traditional institutions to on-chain financial products
Ondo x Oasis Pro Acquisition Summary
Metric | Value / Detail | Source |
Acquiring Firm | Ondo Finance | Ondo |
Target Company | Oasis Pro Markets | Oasis Pro |
Assets under management (Ondo) | $1.4 Billion | Ondo Finance |
Licenses Gained | Broker-dealer, ATS, Transfer Agent | SEC |
Year Oasis Pro Founded | 2019 | Oasis Pro |
Settlement Methods | USD, USDC, DAI | Oasis Pro |
Competitors in Tokenized Stocks | Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini | Company Sites |
Deal Status | Pending Regulatory Approval | CoinDesk |
The Tokenization Opportunity Is Global — and Growing
According to recent projections by McKinsey, Standard Chartered, and Ripple, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could exceed $10 trillion globally within the next decade.
Tokenized stocks offer:
- 24/7 market access
- Programmable features like auto-dividends and compliance rules
- Global investor participation without traditional settlement delays
With this acquisition, Ondo joins the small circle of companies capable of offering compliant, real-world digital securities within the United States.
Institutional-Grade Meets Retail Potential
Ondo has already made a name for itself in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin-backed securities space. Its tokenized Treasury products have seen strong institutional interest, and this acquisition brings that model closer to retail and regulated stock exposure.
By aligning Oasis Pro’s regulatory maturity with Ondo’s tech-driven token infrastructure, the merged platform will be able to serve both institutional investors and crypto-native users with a suite of SEC-compliant tokenized products.
Regulatory Approval Still Pending
The acquisition is not yet finalized and will be subject to approval by U.S. financial regulators, including FINRA and the SEC. If approved, Ondo will become one of the few crypto-native platforms operating a fully licensed digital securities exchange in the U.S.
Until then, Ondo plans to move forward with international stock tokenization via its Global Markets platform, while leveraging Oasis Pro’s licenses to build a more robust domestic roadmap.