Ondo Finance has completed its acquisition of Oasis Pro, obtaining a comprehensive set of U.S. regulatory licenses that expand its ability to operate within the digital asset sector. The deal includes broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and transfer agent (TA) registrations with the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing Ondo to establish regulated markets for tokenized securities in the United States.
Ondo Expands Regulatory Footprint
With the acquisition finalized, Ondo Finance now holds the necessary licenses to issue, trade, and manage tokenized securities while remaining compliant with U.S. financial regulations. The company said the acquisition enables it to bridge traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain-based systems.
The licenses permit Ondo to conduct a range of activities, including private placements, underwriting, and merger-and-acquisition advisory services. They also allow the company to support primary and secondary markets for a wide range of securities, such as corporate debt, structured products, real estate investment trusts, and privately placed assets.
Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman said the acquisition strengthens the company’s regulatory position as it develops markets for blockchain-based financial products. “We now have the most comprehensive suite of licenses and infrastructure necessary to develop compliant and regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S.,” Allman said in a statement.
Oasis Pro’s Regulatory Background
Founded in 2019, Oasis Pro operates through subsidiaries registered with the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The firm was one of the first in the United States authorized to settle digital securities transactions in both fiat and stablecoins such as USDC and DAI.
Oasis Pro CEO Pat LaVecchia said the combination aligns two firms with complementary expertise in regulated digital finance. Oasis Pro has also served as a contributing member of FINRA’s Crypto Working Group, which advises on frameworks for tokenized assets.
The company’s infrastructure includes a digital asset transfer agent, capitalization management platform, and multi-asset trading system for both public and private securities. Backed by investors including Mirae Asset Ventures, Oasis Pro has focused on building institutional-grade systems to support compliant issuance and trading.
Strengthening Ondo’s Tokenization Strategy
Ondo Finance, which oversees more than $1.6 billion in tokenized real-world assets, said the acquisition will accelerate its development of compliant markets for blockchain-based securities. Industry projections estimate the global market for tokenized securities could exceed $18 trillion by 2033, underscoring growing institutional demand for regulated blockchain platforms. Ondo said it plans to integrate Oasis Pro’s infrastructure into a unified system for issuing and trading digital securities under U.S. regulatory standards.
