Ondo, Pantera Launch $250M Catalyst Fund To Accelerate RWA Tokenization

Ondo’s RWA Strategy Picks Up Speed

Ondo has already made significant moves in 2025.

The firm launched Ondo Global Markets to connect blockchain infrastructure with traditional capital markets, and formed the Global Markets Alliance alongside other digital asset players.

Its tokenized products—OUSG and USDY—are backed by U.S. Treasuries and have already attracted $1.4 billion in market value.

The company is also building a purpose-built layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for real-world assets.

Backed by major investors like Founders Fund, Ondo is positioning itself as a key player in the next phase of capital market evolution.

Institutional Adoption Fuels RWA Growth

The appeal of tokenized real-world assets is growing quickly.

They offer faster settlement, programmable compliance, and the ability to trade 24/7—all while enhancing transparency.

Banks, fintechs, and asset managers are taking notice.

The RWA market has grown nearly fivefold over the past three years, driven by improved infrastructure and greater regulatory clarity.

As a sign of that maturation, Ondo recently partnered with Hex Trust, a top-tier custodian, to support secure storage of tokenized instruments, crucial for institutional adoption.

With the Catalyst fund, Ondo and Pantera are doubling down on their belief that RWA tokenization will be one of the defining trends of the next financial cycle.