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Ondo founder's mother sues to remove CEO in Delaware ownership dispute

Aug 6, 2026

Following the death of Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman in May 2026, his estate has filed a lawsuit in Delaware against current CEO Ian De Bode. The lawsuit seeks De Bode's removal and control of the tokenization firm, claiming a disputed leadership handover has left Ondo Finance with two rival power centers. The estate is asking a judge to determine who legally runs the company.

Delaware ownership dispute

  • ▪The estate of late Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman filed a lawsuit in Delaware against current Chief Executive Officer Ian De Bode over a legal ownership dispute
  • ▪The lawsuit filed by the estate of Nathan Allman seeks to remove Ian De Bode as Chief Executive Officer and gain control of Ondo Finance

CEO succession battle

  • ▪Ondo Finance announced in May 2026 that Ian De Bode would take over as Chief Executive Officer following the death of founder Nathan Allman
  • ▪The disputed leadership handover at Ondo Finance has created two rival power centers, prompting Nathan Allman's estate to ask a judge to decide who legally runs the company

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Late Ondo founder’s mother seeks control of company and removal of De Bode as CEO
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Ondo founder's mother sues to remove CEO in fight for control
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