10 stories about Ondo from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 18, 2026.
Tokenized equities now represent 15% of the market, a threefold increase from the start of the year, with a total market cap of $2.8 billion. Ondo, Binance, and xStocks are leading this growth, offering traditional stocks as crypto assets.
Ondo is shifting away from its blockchain for tokenized assets to focus on a private, high-speed trading network. This new network will power its perpetual futures platform and eventually support trading across onchain financial assets.
Japan's SBI Group is consolidating its position in Asia's digital asset market by consolidating Singapore-based Coinhako and partnering with Ondo Finance for tokenization. This move highlights the growing institutional interest in crypto across the region.
Japan's SBI Holdings will use its JPYSC stablecoin for settlement and collateral while distributing Ondo's financial products through its network, as part of a deal to tokenize Japanese stocks.
Ondo Finance has introduced a new tokenized stock model that aligns with SEC guidelines, featuring tokenized shares of a BlackRock ETF and Micron. The framework is underpinned by Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro, keeping tokenized securities within existing U.S. market rules based on the SEC's third-party custodial model.
Exodus and Ondo have launched a platform allowing users to trade tokenized versions of over 200 stocks and ETFs directly on the Solana blockchain. This move bridges traditional finance with blockchain technology, offering fractional ownership and 24/7 trading.
Tokenization is setting the stage for smarter, automated investing, according to John Hoffman, Ondo's new head of portfolio products. This trend could replicate the massive growth seen in ETFs, which now hold over $20 trillion in assets.
Ondo Finance has hired John Hoffman, former Invesco ETF chief, to lead its push into onchain investment portfolios. This move signals a shift from tokenizing individual assets to offering full investment strategies on the blockchain.
Andreessen Horowitz predicts tokenized assets could grow 100 times by 2030. Companies like Securitize and Ondo Finance are leading this race, with major partners like BlackRock and the NYSE.
Ondo Finance, a tokenized real-world assets firm, announced the sudden death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode, the company's longtime president, will step in as the new CEO. This leadership change comes at a critical time for the firm as it continues to expand its offerings in the crypto market.