BlackRock-backed Securitize nears NYSE debut after SEC move

Securitize has moved closer to entering public markets after securing regulatory clearance for its planned SPAC merger.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency has declared effective the S-4 registration tied to Securitize’s proposed combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, clearing the deal for a shareholder vote scheduled for June 29. If investors approve the transaction, the company said it expects to finalize the merger soon after and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “SECZ.”

SPAC route advances toward listing

Through the planned merger, Securitize will combine with Cantor Equity Partners II, a special purpose acquisition company backed by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. Company statements confirm the resulting entity will operate as Securitize Corp. once listed.

From a regulatory standpoint, the SEC’s approval allows the process to move into its final stage. The shareholder vote now becomes the key hurdle before the listing proceeds. Securitize Chief Executive Carlos Domingo said in a company release that the milestone supports the firm’s effort to expand tokenization infrastructure at a global scale.

At a time when several crypto firms have delayed public listings, including reported pauses by Kraken and Consensys, Securitize’s progress highlights a different trajectory for companies tied to real-world asset tokenization.

Institutional demand shapes tokenization growth

Across financial markets, tokenization continues to attract major institutions. Data from RWA.xyz shows the tokenized asset sector has grown past $30 billion after nearly tripling within a year. Projections from Citigroup estimate the market could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while a joint study by Boston Consulting Group and Ripple suggests a potential $18.9 trillion market by 2033.

Participation from firms such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan Chase, and Fidelity Investments has expanded the sector’s reach into traditional finance. These institutions are exploring blockchain-based versions of bonds, funds, and private credit, with advocates pointing to faster settlement and lower operating costs.

Securitize’s role in market infrastructure

Operating within this environment, Securitize has built systems that support token issuance, fund administration, and secondary trading. The company reports it services roughly 650 funds through its Securitize Fund Services platform and oversees more than $4 billion in tokenized assets.

Its partnerships include infrastructure support for firms such as Apollo Global Management, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. In addition, collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange has focused on developing tokenized equities platforms.

A notable product tied to the firm is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, launched in 2024 as a tokenized money market fund and now counted among the largest tokenized Treasury offerings.

Recent disclosures show Securitize raised $47 million in a 2024 funding round led by BlackRock. Operational data from the company indicates it recorded $1.9 billion in transaction volume during the first quarter of the year.

Meanwhile, additional partnerships, including work with Computershare on issuer-backed tokenized shares, continue to expand its product range. As the June shareholder vote approaches, the outcome will determine whether Securitize becomes one of the first major tokenization firms to trade publicly in U.S. markets.