Ondo Finance and Mastercard Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance RWA Tokenization
Ondo Finance and Mastercard have forged a strategic partnership to delve deeper into Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Specifically, Ondo is joining Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) to make traditional assets, such as investment securities, available in digital form.
Ondo Finance and Mastercard Promoting RWA Tokenization
The partnership will make Ondo’s Short-Term US Government Treasuries Fund (OUSG) available on Mastercard’s MTN. Therefore, MTN-participating businesses on-boarded with Ondo Finance stand to benefit from the integration.
These businesses can now experience complete cash management freedom, backed by real-world assets, without the friction of traditional financial systems. With OUSG, MTN-participating businesses can earn daily yield via tokenized assets with 24/7 subscriptions and redemption. This eliminates the need for stablecoin on-ramps or settlement windows.
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Additionally, the integration would allow MTN participants in Ondo to settle payments through traditional banking rails without requiring additional crypto infrastructure. They can also manage cash with unparalleled flexibility, without restrictions, anytime, anywhere.
This integration offers businesses a way to integrate tokenized treasuries into their operations effortlessly. OUSG is not just a tokenized representation of short-term US Treasuries but the first composable onchain treasury asset.
A major advantage of OUSG is that it has lower minimums and fees than traditional investment options. It also offers 24/7 instant investment and redemption, giving businesses good control over their liquidity.
By integrating with MTN, OUSG enables participants to optimize their cash management strategies. It also unlocks flexible new opportunities for working capital, trade finance, and other liquidity needs.
MTN is a blockchain designed by Mastercard to connect financial institutions with businesses in a streamlined digital environment. It simplifies the complexities of domestic and cross-border transactions, providing a unified space where banks and businesses can interact securely and efficiently.
Overall, Ondo and Mastercard’s MTN integration signals a major step forward for digital and traditional finance. This relationship can redefine how businesses manage liquidity on a global scale by combining Mastercard’s infrastructure with the yield potential of Ondo’s tokenized assets.
A Growing RWA Industry
The latest partnership between Ondo and Mastercard demonstrates the increasing interest and growth in the RWA sector. With over 150 tokenized asset issuers worldwide, the market size for tokenized assets currently stands at over $186 billion.
As reviewed in our recent publication, the RWA tokenization sector had a breakout year in 2024, paving the way for growth through the decade’s end. The market is forecasted to reach $600 billion by 2030.
Meanwhile, the zkSync Era has experienced a substantial increase in the RWA sector. In a recent update we covered, zkSync Era became the second-largest blockchain for RWA after a 953.79% surge, reaching $2.03 billion in 30 days.
In February, Mavryk Dynamics, the team behind Mavryk Network, raised over $5 million for its RWA network economy. The funding is expected to accelerate the development of its Layer-1 blockchain, which is designed to democratize real-world asset ownership.