Ondo Global Markets Aims to Revolutionize Securities Trading

🌎 Wall Street Goes Global

By Ondo Finance
May 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
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Ondo Finance is launching Ondo Global Markets to provide global investors with 24/7 access to US securities.​ The platform will enable seamless trading of stocks, ETFs, and bonds with instant settlement and full DeFi composability.​

Similar to how stablecoins transformed access to USD globally, Ondo Global Markets aims to make the $44T annual US securities trading volume accessible worldwide.​ The platform addresses key limitations of traditional markets including high costs, slow settlement, limited hours, and restricted access.​

Key features include:

  • Always-on trading (24/7/365)
  • Instant settlement
  • Global accessibility
  • DeFi composability
  • Programmable liquidity
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The @Mastercard Newsroom recently spoke with Ian De Bode, Ondo's Chief Strategy Officer, about Mastercard's partnership with Ondo, and the opportunities unlocked by tokenization. Ian explained, "Bank infrastructure doesn't operate 24/7. The blockchain does. For time-sensitive

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1/ @Mastercard is bringing Ondo Finance into the Multi Token Network (MTN) as the first RWA provider on the network. The MTN enables banks to offer digital financial services to integrated businesses, and Ondo’s Short Term US Treasuries Fund (OUSG) will be the first tokenized

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Ian De Bode, Ondo’s Chief Strategy Officer, is now live on Nasdaq @TradeTalks, discussing the modernization of financial markets.

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.@OndoFinance @OmniFDN @SmarshInc & Dr. Merav Ozair join @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss modernizing financial markets and positioning the US as the global leader in digital asset innovation. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Ondo’s products “climbed to just shy of $1B combined, a 53% surge in market value over the past month,” reports @CoinDesk. “We believe the growth of the tokenized treasury market cap during the recent crypto downturn reflects a flight to quality,” explained Brian Choe, head of

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The tokenized treasury market surged to a fresh record of $4.2 billion as the crypto correction accelerated inflows, per @RWA_xyz, @OndoFinance, @Securitize, @superstatefunds were among the biggest gainers. By @sndr_krisztian trib.al/x8cdYrI

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Tokenization is a hot topic at the NYSE. “The appetite for tokenization right now is very high because people look at the product market fit [of stablecoins] and say: what’s next?” Ondo’s Ian De Bode explains: “I expect a lot of crypto exchanges to offer stocks and the like

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Catch Ian De Bode, Ondo’s Chief Strategy Officer, live from the New York Stock Exchange on FintechTV today at 9:20 AM ET for the latest tokenization insights: fintech.tv

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ICYMI: Ondo Finance and @Mastercard have aligned to bring tokenized RWAs to Mastercard's MTN. This partnership enables MTN participating businesses who have onboarded with Ondo to: • Access OUSG directly on the Multi-Token Network • Settle crypto payments through traditional

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1/ @Mastercard is bringing Ondo Finance into the Multi Token Network (MTN) as the first RWA provider on the network. The MTN enables banks to offer digital financial services to integrated businesses, and Ondo’s Short Term US Treasuries Fund (OUSG) will be the first tokenized

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"That's the reason why BlackRock's in the action. That's the reason why all these large financial players are clearly going to be in the action here—of using better software to do what they currently do." At the Ondo Summit, @PatrickMcHenry highlighted why tokenization is the

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We are excited to announce that Patrick McHenry (@PatrickMcHenry), former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a key architect of US financial policy, is joining Ondo Finance as Vice Chairman of the advisory board. Chairman McHenry brings decades of experience

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To accelerate our vision for Wall Street 2.0 and help institutions take advantage of tokenization, we are building Ondo Chain. Ondo Chain combines the openness of public blockchains with the compliance and security features of permissioned chains—designed from the ground up to

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1/ Today, we’re thrilled to announce Ondo Chain, our new Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for institutional-grade RWAs. Design advisors for the chain include new members of the Ondo Ecosystem: Franklin Templeton, Wellington Management, WisdomTree, Google Cloud, ABN Amro, Aon,

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First it was stablecoins. Now it’s US capital markets. “I think the same rails that gave people global access to the US dollar will now give global access to US capital markets,” explained Ondo’s Ian De Bode live on Nasdaq @TradeTalks. “We fundamentally believe that the next

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Ian De Bode, Ondo’s Chief Strategy Officer, is now live on Nasdaq @TradeTalks, discussing the modernization of financial markets.

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Yield-bearing assets are going mainstream. “Yield-bearing stablecoins currently make up just 6% of the total stablecoin market cap but could expand significantly, potentially capturing up to 50% of the market,” according to @JPMorgan analysts. Speaking with @TheBlock__,

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EXCLUSIVE: JPMorgan sees yield-bearing stablecoins growing from 6% to 50% of market share theblock.co/post/348449/jp…

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Ian De Bode, Ondo's Chief Strategy Officer, was tapped as an external expert for Ripple and BCG's new report, Approaching the Tokenization Tipping Point. The report echoes what we’ve long believed: tokenization is the foundational infrastructure for a more efficient, inclusive,

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By 2033, a $0.6T → $18.9T shift is coming as tokenization reshapes global finance. Why? 🏛️ Regulation & institutional adoption 🏙️ Real-world assets like bonds & real estate 🔀 Faster, interoperable financial infrastructure The institutions that act now will lead the next

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Catch Ian De Bode, Ondo’s Chief Strategy Officer, live from the New York Stock Exchange on FintechTV today at 9:20 AM ET for the latest tokenization insights: fintech.tv

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We have a big week ahead on Market Movers… • Monday @ 9:20 AM: Patrick L Young (@FrontierFinance), Founder & Chairman of Exchange Invest (@Exchange_Invest) • Tuesday @ 9:50 AM: Nilmini Rubin (@nilminirubin), Chief Policy Officer at Hedera (@hedera) • Wednesday @ 9:20 AM:

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Read more about Ondo Finance

Ondo Finance Requests SEC No-Action Letter for Tokenized Securities

Ondo Finance has submitted a no-action letter request to the SEC, seeking regulatory clarity for its tokenized securities products. **Key Points:** - The request aims to establish a framework for offering tokenized US Treasuries and stocks on blockchain infrastructure - Ondo is seeking confirmation that certain activities won't trigger enforcement action from the SEC - This follows their February launch of tokenized stocks for DeFi adoption **Why It Matters:** The no-action letter could set precedent for how tokenized traditional securities operate within existing regulatory frameworks. Success would provide clearer guidelines for the broader tokenized asset industry. Full details available in [Ondo's blog post](https://ondo.finance/blog/sec-no-action-letter-request).

Ondo Files SEC Request to Add Blockchain Layer to Regulated Securities Platform

Ondo Files SEC Request to Add Blockchain Layer to Regulated Securities Platform

Ondo has filed with the SEC seeking approval to integrate a blockchain layer into Ondo Global Markets while maintaining existing regulatory frameworks. **Key improvements proposed:** - Enhanced collateral monitoring for OGM products - Streamlined creation and redemption processes - Simplified reconciliation across product offerings The filing represents a practical approach to combining public blockchain infrastructure with securities regulation. Ondo emphasizes that the underlying legal structure and customer protections remain unchanged. This follows Ondo Global Markets' confidential SEC registration statement filed in February 2026, which supported expansion of tokenized securities markets globally. The company awaits SEC review as part of ongoing discussions about integrating blockchain technology into regulated financial markets.

🏦 Wall Street's Biggest Players Admit: Tokenization Is Here

🏦 Wall Street's Biggest Players Admit: Tokenization Is Here

**Major financial institutions are racing to adapt as tokenization reshapes global finance.** **Key developments:** - **J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon** identified tokenization as a competitive threat in his annual shareholder letter, stating "a whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain" and pledging to "roll out our own blockchain technology" - **IMF** acknowledged tokenization's potential to cut costs and eliminate settlement delays, while flagging associated risks - **Transaction volumes** on J.P. Morgan's blockchain platforms grew **thirtyfold**, demonstrating institutional-grade blockchain capabilities - **Japan** is exploring domestic interbank settlement using stablecoins - **Broadridge** expanded its proxy voting solution to tokenized securities on Avalanche The convergence of traditional finance giants and blockchain technology signals tokenization's transition from experimental to essential infrastructure. [Read J.P. Morgan story](https://fortune.com/2026/04/07/jamie-dimon-warns-growing-crypto-competition-jpmorgan-shareholder-letter-we-need-to-roll-out-blockchain-technology/)

Tokenized Stocks Hit $1B Market Cap in Under a Year

Tokenized Stocks Hit $1B Market Cap in Under a Year

The tokenized stocks market has reached $1 billion in value in less than 12 months, marking significant growth in blockchain-based traditional securities. **Key Points:** - Market grew approximately 2,900% year-over-year - Represents growing institutional adoption of tokenized financial products - Demonstrates increasing bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology This milestone reflects broader trends in asset tokenization, where traditional securities are represented on blockchain networks for improved accessibility and efficiency.

Ondo Finance Expands US Markets Reach with New Analysis

Ondo Finance has published a new analysis exploring the extension of US markets reach through tokenization. The blog post builds on previous work around tokenized stocks entering lending markets, suggesting continued development in bringing traditional financial instruments on-chain. **Key Points:** - New strategic analysis on expanding US market access - Follows earlier initiatives on tokenized stocks in DeFi lending - Part of Ondo's broader mission to bridge traditional finance and blockchain Read the full analysis: [Extending US Markets Reach](https://ondo.finance/blog/extending-us-markets-reach)

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