Ondo Finance July Update: Regulatory Recognition, Ecosystem Growth, and More

Ondo Finance had a major month in July 2025, marked by regulatory recognition, new partnerships, and several moves to expand access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The biggest development: Ondo was featured in the White House digital asset report, cementing its place in the evolving tokenization landscape.

This article outlines all the major updates from Ondo in July 2025 and what they mean for the company’s role in the tokenized finance sector.

White House Recognition of Ondo Finance

Ondo Finance was featured in the U.S. White House's digital asset report, specifically in a section about tokenization frameworks. The report highlights tokenized securities, stablecoins, and programmable settlement as important building blocks for future financial markets.

Ondo’s inclusion focused on its model for making real-world assets available on-chain. The report emphasized composability, compliance, and auditability—core features Ondo has prioritized since its inception. The acknowledgment reflects growing U.S. government interest in tokenized financial instruments.

Ondo Catalyst

In July, Ondo launched Ondo Catalyst, a $250 million investment program backed by Pantera Capital. The goal is to accelerate the development of capital markets infrastructure on-chain. Catalyst will support projects building:

• Core financial protocols and DeFi applications
• Developer platforms that enhance tokenized RWA utility
• Infrastructure tools for custody, identity, compliance, and data handling

Pantera Capital will independently assess investments, while Catalyst will focus on strengthening the Ondo ecosystem.

Global Markets Alliance Hits 20+ Members

The Global Markets Alliance, led by Ondo Finance, expanded to over 20 members in July. This group includes protocols, wallets, and exchanges like Solana Foundation, Bitget Wallet, Trust Wallet, Fireblocks, and 1inch.

The Alliance is designed to:

• Set tokenization standards across blockchains
• Promote interoperability for RWAs
• Expand user access to tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs, and treasuries

These efforts are intended to support the upcoming launch of Ondo's Global Markets platform, which will offer onchain access to tokenized financial assets for non-U.S. users.

Acquisition of Oasis Pro

Ondo also announced the planned acquisition of Oasis Pro, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, ATS (Alternative Trading System), and transfer agent. This move gives Ondo the ability to operate legally in U.S. securities markets.

Oasis Pro is a FINRA member and supports digital asset settlements in fiat and stablecoins. The firm has been active in shaping U.S. crypto regulations and brings a regulated foundation for Ondo's U.S.-based expansion.

USDY Expansion

USDY, Ondo's tokenized treasury product, expanded to two new networks in July:

On Sei Network

USDY is now the first tokenized treasury asset available on Sei, a fast and modular Layer 1 chain. This unlocks several use cases:

• Treasury and liquidity management for DAOs and protocols
• Stablecoin-like RWA-backed payments
• Onchain yield strategies using high-speed execution

On Solana via Alchemy Pay

Ondo also partnered with Alchemy Pay to enable global fiat on-ramps to USDY on Solana. Users in 173 countries can now buy USDY using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and regional bank transfers. This increases accessibility to USDY's 24/7, transparent, yield-bearing features.

Strategic Acquisition of Strangelove

To accelerate infrastructure development, Ondo acquired Strangelove, a firm known for building blockchain interoperability tools. With this deal, Ondo gains engineering talent to support full-stack development of tokenized finance infrastructure.

Jack Zampolin, Strangelove’s CEO, joined Ondo as VP of Product. His past work includes protocol design across Layer 1 chains and cross-chain networks, which will strengthen Ondo’s technical roadmap.

FAQs

1. What is Ondo Finance?

   Ondo Finance is a platform for issuing and managing tokenized real-world assets like U.S. Treasuries and stocks on blockchain networks.

2. What does USDY represent?

   USDY is a tokenized version of U.S. Treasuries offering onchain yield and transparent collateralization, usable across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

3. Why was Ondo Finance mentioned in the White House report?

   Ondo was highlighted for its approach to tokenizing securities and creating compliant financial infrastructure that aligns with regulatory expectations.

Conclusion

July 2025 was a pivotal month for Ondo Finance. With recognition from U.S. policymakers, expansion to new blockchain ecosystems, and new infrastructure capabilities through strategic acquisitions, Ondo is reinforcing its commitment to enabling accessible, compliant, and scalable tokenized finance.

Its push into regulated markets and deeper DeFi integrations suggests a more unified future for traditional and onchain capital markets, powered by real-world assets available 24/7, across borders, and on public infrastructure.

Resources:

1. The White House's digital asset report: https://whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Digital-Assets-Report-EO14178.pdf

2. Ondo Finance Alchemy Pay Announcement: https://blog.ondo.finance/alchemy-pay-adds-support-for-usdy/

3. Ondo Finance Oasis Pro Acquisition Announcement: https://blog.ondo.finance/ondo-finance-to-acquire-oasis-pro/