BTC PULSE
No Result
View All Result
Play Now
No Result
View All Result
BTC PULSE
No Result
View All Result
Play Now
Home Blockchain

$250M Ondo Catalyst Fund Ignites RWA Tokenization ‘Arms Race’

by Chiwuike Owunwa
Jul 3, 2025 - 11:59 pm
in Blockchain
View of Dubai skyline symbolizing UAE’s growing crypto and blockchain industry

Ondo and Pantera Launch $250M Catalyst Fund

Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital are partnering to launch a $250 million fund named Ondo Catalyst to expand the creation of tokenized real-world asset (RWA) projects. The fund will seek to take equity and token positions in early-stage projects transforming traditional finance with blockchain technology.

Ondo Chief Strategy Officer Ian De Bode stressed the need for early-stage backing in the now more competitive RWA landscape, terming the trend an “arms race” for leadership in tokenization.

A New Era for Real-World Asset Tokenization

Tokenized RWAs—such as U.S. government debt and private credit—have increased 380% since 2022 to a $24 billion valuation as of June, according to a report from RedStone, Gauntlet, and RWA.xyz. This figure is exclusive of stablecoins, which exceed $250 billion.

Onchain demand for financial products continues to rise, with exchanges and financial institutions entering the competition to tokenize traditional assets like ETFs and stocks.

Regulatory Shifts Are Catalyzing Innovation

A more accommodating regulatory environment in the U.S. is also driving the trend. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently signaled a move away from enforcement to innovation, stating the agency now wishes to “advance innovation in the marketplace.”

This trend has prompted firms like Robinhood, which recently launched a layer-2 blockchain to enable European customers to trade tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs. Kraken and Coinbase also have tokenized stock offerings in the works for international markets.

Ondo’s Strategic Move towards Onchain Finance

Ondo has been on the march towards blockchain finance. It launched Ondo Global Markets earlier this year, a platform that aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure.

The company also created the Global Markets Alliance, partnering with several crypto firms—including OKX Wallet—to promote the use of blockchain-based capital markets.

Backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Ondo continues to be a leader in tokenized finance and infrastructure.

Tags: Blockchain
Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike is a frontend programmer and writer with 3 years experience in the Web3. He's meticulous researcher, enthusiastic about Blockchain and the future of crypto, DeFi, and the Metaverse.

Related Posts

Exterior view of the Czech National Bank building in Prague, symbolizing the institution’s financial strategies and innovation.

Bank of England Governor Says Stablecoins Could Reduce Reliance on Banks

October 1, 2025

Andrew Bailey says stablecoins could reduce UK reliance on commercial banks by separating money from credit, signaling a...

blockchain

Spacecoin Executes First Blockchain Transaction Through Space

October 1, 2025

Spacecoin has achieved the first-ever blockchain transaction through space using a nanosatellite, marking a milestone for decentralization and...

The headquarters of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Investor in Paris, France, the regulatory body warning investors against ByBit.

French Officials Pressured Telegram to Censor Moldova Election Posts: Durov

September 28, 2025

Pavel Durov revealed French intelligence pressured Telegram to censor Moldova election content in 2024, which he refused, citing...

Wall Street financial district with Bitcoin symbol representing institutional adoption

Bitcoin skepticism fades as nations gear up for adoption, says Samson Mow

September 28, 2025

Samson Mow predicts nation-states will move from skepticism to rapid Bitcoin adoption, fueling global FOMO and a rush...

View All
BTC-Pulse LogoTransparent

© 2024 BTC-PULSE. Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

Info

  • Learn
  • Price Prediction
  • Events
  • Press Releases
  • Sitemap

Company

  • About Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

News

  • Altcoins
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • NFT
  • Regulation
  • WEB 3.0

©2024 BTC-PULSE – All right Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • BTC-PULSE
  • Contact Us
  • Events
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service