Significant move for the decentralised finance (DeFi) sector, Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital have launched a $250 million fund aimed at accelerating the integration of traditional financial assets into blockchain technology.
The newly established Ondo Catalyst Fund will invest in projects that tokenise real-world assets (RWAs), such as U.S. Treasuries, real estate, and private credit, transforming them into digital tokens on platforms like Ethereum and Solana.
This initiative reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to merge conventional finance with blockchain efficiency and transparency.
tokenisation market has experienced rapid growth, reaching $24 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by increased institutional adoption and favourable regulatory developments in the United States.
Ondo Finance, already managing over $2 billion in tokenized U.S. Treasury products, aims to further expand its offerings through this fund.
ollaboration with Pantera Capital, a prominent blockchain investment firm, underscores the confidence in the potential of RWAs to revolutionise asset management by enhancing liquidity and accessibility.
As the financial landscape evolves, the Ondo Catalyst Fund positions itself at the forefront of bridging traditional assets with the innovative capabilities of blockchain technology.
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