Securitize Nears NYSE Debut After SEC Clears Major Regulatory Step

Securitize, the tokenization company backed by BlackRock, has moved closer to becoming a publicly traded firm after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a key registration statement tied to its planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT).

The transaction involves a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. Shareholders are scheduled to vote on the proposed merger on June 29. If approved, the deal is expected to close shortly afterward, with the combined company set to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SECZ.

Tokenized Asset Market Continues Rapid Expansion

The milestone comes as tokenization gains traction across traditional finance. The process converts assets such as bonds, funds, private credit and equities into blockchain-based digital representations that can be traded more efficiently.

According to data, the tokenized real world asset market has grown to more than $30 billion. Market forecasts suggest the sector could reach between $5.5 trillion and $18.9 trillion over the next decade as adoption increases.

Securitize Strengthens Position in Institutional Finance

Securitize provides tokenization, transfer-agent and trading infrastructure for major firms including BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane and VanEck. Its best-known project is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, one of the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury products in the market.

The company is also involved in efforts to help develop a tokenized securities platform for the New York Stock Exchange, highlighting the growing connection between blockchain technology and traditional financial markets.