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Ondo Finance Partners with Trump’s World Liberty Monetary to Tokenize Real-World Assets On-Chain
World Liberty Monetary (WLF), a DeFi protocol supported by Trump, announced a partnership with Ondo Finance on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and bringing traditional finance onto the blockchain.
1/ We’re thrilled to reveal a strategic partnership with @worldlibertyfi (WLFI) to promote the adoption of tokenized real-world assets and bring traditional finance on-chain.
WLFI is investigating the integration of Ondo’s tokenized assets into the WLFI network as treasury reserves… pic.twitter.com/cBbIKNSYPR— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) February 12, 2025
This collaboration follows Ondo’s recent expansion, which includes the launch of Ondo International Markets for on-chain stock and bond exposure, as well as a new Layer 1 blockchain.
Ondo Finance Expands Its Reach with World Liberty Monetary Partnership
According to the announcement, the partnership will enable World Liberty Monetary to explore the integration of Ondo’s flagship tokenized assets, such as the U.S. Dollar Yield (USDY) token and Short-Term U.S. Government Treasuries (OUSG), into its treasury reserves.
These assets are intended to provide yield opportunities and stability, allowing the company’s users to access institutional-grade financial products without leaving the blockchain environment.
In addition to reserves, World Liberty Monetary aims to incorporate Ondo’s tokenized securities from its newly launched Ondo International Markets, a platform designed to provide access to a variety of tokenized stocks and bonds.
Through this integration, users will be able to borrow, lend, and trade tokenized assets, with the objective of delivering Wall Street-like financial services to decentralized finance.
“Our partnership with Ondo Finance represents a significant advancement in aligning traditional financial systems with blockchain innovation. By integrating Ondo’s tokenized assets, we are offering our network access to conventional financial markets and new yield opportunities, making DeFi more powerful and accessible than ever,” stated Donald Trump Jr.
The announcement comes after Ondo Finance’s recent expansion, which included the launch of Ondo International Markets on February 5. The platform provides on-chain exposure to U.S. stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Ondo (ONDO) is gaining attention—Binance may list it soon, and its platform brings U.S. stocks to the blockchain. But can it compete with the major players?#Ondo #RWAhttps://t.co/hyI1YthNMe
— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) February 6, 2025
The following day, the company introduced Ondo Chain, a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain designed to support institutional-grade financial markets on-chain.
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After its Ondo Summit, Ondo Finance’s total value locked (TVL) increased to $650 million, up from $192 million a year prior.
This growth has contributed to a wider increase in the adoption of tokenized RWAs, with the top 15 RWA protocols now holding a combined TVL of $8.61 billion, according to DeFiLlama.
WLF Acquires $470K in ONDO Tokens Amid Ondo Chain Launch and Real-World Asset Focus
On the day Ondo Finance launched its blockchain, World Liberty Monetary purchased $470,000 worth of ONDO tokens.
This action aligns with the company’s broader strategy of accumulating digital assets and enhancing its presence in the DeFi sector.
Co-founder Chase Herro disclosed the firm’s intention to establish a “strategic reserve” with its token holdings.
The platform also introduced the “Macro Strategy” fund, focusing on Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other significant cryptocurrencies shaping the future of finance.
As announced on February 11, the fund aims to bolster blockchain initiatives and integrate traditional and decentralized finance.
World Liberty Monetary seeks to enhance financial stability and seize emerging DeFi opportunities by diversifying across tokenized assets.
The firm has actively invested in blockchain, forming partnerships with Chainlink and Ethena Labs.
As a DeFi platform, it offers borrowing, lending, and investing without banks, emphasizing stablecoin adoption and U.S.-pegged assets.
The company’s holdings include $208.61 million in ETH, $62.3 million in WBTC, and stablecoins like USDC and USDT, maintaining liquidity while managing market volatility.
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