Transforming OTC Securities with Web3 Innovation and Confidence
Published on October 20, 2023
Author : Greg Hauw, Founder & CEO, Ohanae, Inc

In the fast-evolving world of financial technology, Ohanae stands out as a beacon of innovation, challenging the status quo in Over-The-Counter ("OTC") securities trading. Founded and led by Greg Hauw, Ohanae is a Delaware corporation headquartered in the heart of New York City, setting a new standard for OTC securities trading with a commitment to transparency and efficiency.

Redefining OTC Securities with Confidence

Ohanae's mission is clear: redefine OTC securities trading with unwavering confidence. Traditional OTC markets often involve uncertainties and centralized intermediaries, leading to counterparty risks and operational inefficiencies. Ohanae offers a forward-looking approach to OTC trading that eliminates these pain points.

Web3 Innovation for Capital Markets

The core of Ohanae's solution lies in its embrace of Web3 technology. Their approach encompasses Tokenization, Equity Crowdfunding, Non-Stop Trading, and Atomic Settlement. These innovative features pave the way for a more efficient and secure OTC trading experience. Ohanae is not only a FinTech company but also an SEC-registered transfer agent, ensuring that every transaction is in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ohanae Securities: Pioneering Tokenization and Equity Crowdfunding

Ohanae's SEC/FINRA registered broker dealer subsidiary, Ohanae Securities, operates the cutting-edge OTC Market Platform for the tokenization of securities and supports Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding via equity tokens. Transactions on this platform are facilitated through Ohanae Coins, which are pegged 1:1 to the USD, providing seamless payment and settlements.

The Automated Market Maker Advantage

Ohanae's Automated Market Maker ("AMM") based alternative trading system ensures 24x7 trading availability. This empowers investors to seize market opportunities promptly, setting Ohanae apart from traditional OTC alternative trading systems.

The Solution to Critical Issues in OTC Securities Trading

The Ohanae OTC Market Platform addresses critical issues within the OTC securities market. By eliminating centralized intermediaries, it guarantees direct, secure, and efficient transactions. Immutable and auditable transaction records provided by Web3 technology mitigate fraud and unauthorized activities, making the market safer for all participants.

Unlocking Liquidity and Portfolio Diversification

Ohanae also opens doors to fractional ownership and tokenized securities, offering investors broader liquidity opportunities and portfolio diversification. The unique features of the Ohanae platform give it a clear advantage over traditional players like OTC Markets Group.

A Team Committed to Success

With a diverse leadership team, Ohanae brings a wealth of expertise and perspectives to the table. This diversity enriches our approach to solving the challenges in the OTC securities market.

Revenue Model and Projections

Ohanae's revenue model includes one-time fees for admin and compliance services, annual listing fees for the Ohanae ATS, digital transfer agent service fees, and success fees aligned with client success. Assuming an average capital raise of $30 million per issuer, our projections aim to capture 120 Reg A+ semi-public companies from 2024-2028.

Confidence. That's Ohanae.

In the world of OTC securities trading, confidence is everything, and Ohanae delivers just that. Ohanae’s innovative approach, commitment to transparency, and focus on efficiency make us a powerful force in the industry. With the launch of the Ohanae OTC Market Platform, Ohanae is not just transforming OTC securities; Ohanae is transforming the future of finance.

Disclaimer

Ohanae Securities LLC is a subsidiary of Ohanae, Inc. and member of FINRA/SIPC. Additional information about Ohanae Securities LLC can be found on BrokerCheck. Ohanae Securities LLC is in discussions with FINRA about exploring the expansion of business lines for the broker/dealer.  Any statements regarding abilities of Ohanae Securities LLC are subject to FINRA approval and there are no guarantees FINRA will approve the broker/dealer’s expansion.

Ohanae Securities is seeking approval to be a special purpose broker-dealer that is performing the full set of broker-dealer functions with respect to digital asset securities – including maintaining custody of these assets – in a manner that addresses the unique attributes of digital asset securities and minimizes risk to investors and other market participants. If approved, Ohanae Securities will limit its business to digital asset securities to isolate risk and having policies and procedures to, among other things, assess a given digital asset security’s distributed ledger technology and protect the private keys necessary to transfer the digital asset security.