Ondo Finance

Ondo Global Markets is expanding beyond basic tokenization to enable programmable liquidity for major global assets. The platform aims to transform traditional financial markets by making US securities accessible 24/7 globally and composable with DeFi applications. Key features include: - Instant settlement vs traditional multi-day clearing - 24/7 market access vs limited trading hours - Global accessibility vs regional restrictions - Programmable assets vs manual processes The platform builds on Ondo's success in tokenized US Treasuries, where they've captured 80% market share with over 15,000 users. With the US equities market at $62T and $44T in annual trading volume, Ondo sees massive potential for expansion.

Aptos is expanding its blockchain capabilities by integrating Real World Assets (RWAs) into its global trading infrastructure. This development follows the network's significant milestone of exceeding $1B in Total Value Locked (TVL) last November. Key developments: - Strategic integration of RWAs into trading systems - Enhancement of DeFi ecosystem capabilities - Focus on institutional-grade infrastructure This initiative represents a significant step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems, positioning Aptos as a key player in the global trading landscape.

**Komainu Custody** has integrated Ondo Finance's tokenized US Treasury products (OUSG and USDY) into its custody platform. Komainu, backed by Blockstream and Nomura's Laser Digital, provides institutional-grade custody for digital assets including: - UBS uMINT - Blackrock's BUIDL - Now OUSG and USDY This follows recent integration with Copper Custody, showing growing institutional infrastructure for RWAs. Current TVL for Ondo's products: - USDY: $443M - OUSG: $205M *Note: Products have specific investor restrictions and are not registered under US Securities Act.* [Learn more](https://blog.ondo.finance/komainu-now-supports-ousg-and-usdy/)

Several significant developments signal growing institutional adoption of digital assets: - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledges to address blockchain and stablecoin regulatory challenges - Paul Atkins confirmed as SEC Chairman, expected to implement crypto-friendly policies - **Ripple acquires Hidden Road** for $1.25B, expanding prime brokerage services and RLUSD stablecoin usage - Broadridge and Fnality complete project demonstrating real-time settlement for intraday repo using tokenization These moves suggest accelerating institutional integration of blockchain technology in traditional finance. Learn more: [Ripple's Acquisition Details](https://ripple.com/ripple-press/ripple-acquires-prime-broker-hidden-road)

Aptos blockchain has reached a significant milestone with over $1 billion in stablecoin Total Value Locked (TVL). The Layer-1 network is positioning itself beyond traditional stablecoin functionality, focusing on enhanced money movement capabilities. - Surpassed $1B stablecoin TVL - Expanding into yieldcoin development - Partnership with Ondo Finance for innovation The platform's growth signals increasing adoption in the DeFi ecosystem, particularly in advanced stablecoin applications. [Read more about Aptos's stablecoin strategy](https://blog.ondo.finance/aptos-hits-1b-stablecoin-tvl-next-stop-yieldcoins/)

Former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has joined Ondo Finance as Vice Chairman of the advisory board. McHenry brings significant policy experience, including: - Leading the bipartisan FIT21 Act passage - Serving as Speaker Pro Tempore in 2023 - Championing digital asset innovation He will focus on: - Government relations strategy - Regulatory engagement - Thought leadership in tokenized securities *The move underscores Ondo's commitment to US-led innovation in digital assets and real-world asset tokenization.* [Read full announcement](https://blog.ondo.finance/patrick-mchenry-former-chair-of-the-house-financial-services-committee-joins-ondo-finance-as-vice-chairman/)

Ondo Finance is advancing the tokenization of US Treasuries, offering multiple functionalities for users: - Onchain savings capabilities - Integration with DeFi protocols - Collateral utilization options - Payment facilitation This development aligns with a16z crypto's prediction that governments may explore putting bonds onchain in 2025. The tokenized treasury market has grown to over $2B since Ondo's 2023 launch, marking it as one of the fastest-growing real-world asset classes. **Key Benefits**: - Real-time settlement - Low transaction costs - Programmability - DeFi composability *The platform combines traditional treasury stability with blockchain advantages, without CBDC surveillance concerns.*

Ondo Finance is hosting its inaugural summit in New York to present its vision for the future of finance. The event promises to showcase: - Industry leaders sharing insights on bringing TradFi onchain - Live presentations from key speakers - Vision for Wall Street 2.0 The summit will take place in approximately 30 days. Interested participants can: - Set reminders for the livestream - View speaker lineup - RSVP through summit.ondo.finance *This marks Ondo's first major event focused on bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.*

The inaugural Ondo Summit is set to take place in New York City, featuring industry leaders discussing the future of finance. - Event will showcase Ondo's vision for **Wall Street 2.0** - Live streaming available for remote attendance - Speaker lineup now available at summit.ondo.finance/speakers Interested participants can set streaming reminders through the official website to ensure they don't miss key insights and announcements.

Ondo Finance has announced a strategic partnership with BlackRock, facilitated by Anchorage Digital on the Aptos blockchain. This collaboration aims to bring institutional-grade assets to decentralized finance. - Partnership enables traditional financial institutions to access DeFi services - Anchorage Digital serves as the custodian for the initiative - Implementation occurs on Aptos blockchain platform The move represents a significant step toward bridging traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure, specifically targeting banks and large institutional clients.