Ozean Partners with US-Regulated Stillman Digital to Onboard Institutional Capital
Ozean, the blockchain for Real-World Assets (RWA) yield launched by Clearpool, has announced a strategic partnership with Stillman Digital, a global technology and digital asset liquidity provider that has executed $25 billion in client requests. This collaboration facilitates the on-ramping of institutional capital into the Ozean ecosystem, leveraging Stillman Digital’s regulated status and expertise in providing compliant liquidity solutions. Stillman Digital will join the Ozean ecosystem as a regulated partner to support the flow of traditional finance into on-chain RWA opportunities.
Compliant Institutional On-Ramping with Stillman Digital
Stillman Digital, with headquarters in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, offers trading and liquidity expertise, settlement rails, and technology solutions enabling counterparties to participate in the digital asset market in a regulated and compliant manner.
Stillman Digital provides a range of services, including 24/7 liquidity, deep OTC block trading, electronic trading, stablecoin payments, and marketmaking. They cater to various customers including Web3 Corporations, Trading Firms, Exchanges, Digital Asset Miners, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Payment Networks, and High-Net-Worth Individuals.
“Partnering with Ozean to bring our regulated on/off ramp solutions to their growing RWA ecosystem is an important step for us. This collaboration aligns with our mission to bridge traditional finance and digital assets in a compliant and efficient manner, facilitating institutional participation in on-chain yield opportunities,” said Jonathon Milks, Chief Executive Officer of Stillman Digital.
Ozean: The Blockchain for RWA Yield
Ozean is the blockchain for RWA yield being launched by Clearpool. It is designed to integrate RWAs into Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in a compliant and user-friendly manner. Built on the OP Stack as part of Optimism’s Superchain, Ozean aims to improve DeFi by addressing issues such as the limited capture of base RWA yield by end-users and the fragmented nature of RWA protocols. Ozean provides the essential infrastructure for blockchain financial markets, enabling users to earn native yield on stablecoins. Clearpool, which launched Ozean, has originated over US$750 million in loans to institutions.
Ozean includes initiatives like the WaveMaker accelerator program, offering solutions for tokenizing RWAs by streamlining the process with expert support and guidance. The goal is to foster an ecosystem of issuers, investors, and service providers to promote liquidity, accessibility, and capital efficiency. This blockchain aims to transform the digital asset landscape and accelerate the adoption of RWA solutions.
“The collaboration with Stillman Digital to bring their institutional on/off ramp capabilities into Ozean enhances the pathways for traditional capital to access RWA yield opportunities within our growing ecosystem. This partnership is a key step in driving the adoption of RWAs in the broader DeFi landscape,” said Jakob Kronbichler, CEO & Co-founder of Ozean.
Facilitating Institutional Capital Flow to Ozean
This partnership establishes a clear pathway for traditional institutional capital to participate in the Ozean ecosystem. By integrating Stillman Digital’s regulated on/off ramp services, Ozean provides institutions in the US and Latam with a compliant and efficient method to transition funds between traditional finance and on-chain RWA investments. This collaboration plays a role in transforming the digital asset landscape by making RWA opportunities more accessible to institutional participants, thereby accelerating the adoption of RWA solutions.
