Catenaa, Wednesday, July 01, 2026- Digital asset tokenization platform Securitize is set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday after shareholders approved its merger with special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners II, positioning one of the world’s largest tokenization firms for its next phase of institutional growth.
The company announced Monday that shareholders of Cantor Equity Partners II approved the proposed business combination, clearing the final hurdle before the transaction closes on Wednesday.
Following completion of the merger, the combined company will operate as Securitize Corp. and trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol SECZ beginning July 2.
The public listing represents one of the largest milestones yet for the rapidly expanding real-world asset (RWA) tokenization industry, which continues attracting institutional investors and major asset managers.
Securitize said last week that the merger will deliver approximately $400 million in capital to the combined company.
The transaction retained more than 71% of the SPAC trust after fewer than 30% of Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders elected to redeem their shares.
The funding also includes a previously announced $225 million oversubscribed private investment in public equity (PIPE), providing additional capital to support future expansion.
The proceeds are expected to strengthen Securitize’s balance sheet as institutional demand for tokenized financial assets accelerates.
Securitize has established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of blockchain-based tokenization infrastructure.
The company serves as the tokenization platform behind BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized money market fund, which has surpassed $3 billion in total value locked.
Beyond BlackRock, Securitize also works with several of the world’s largest investment firms, including Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane and VanEck, helping bring traditional financial products onto blockchain networks.
Its client roster reflects growing institutional acceptance of tokenized investment products across private credit, money market funds and alternative assets.
The listing comes as the tokenization industry continues experiencing rapid growth.
According to market data, the fifteen largest real-world asset tokenization protocols have expanded their combined value by approximately 128% over the past year.
Total value locked across those protocols has increased from roughly $9.55 billion to $21.84 billion, reflecting rising institutional interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Market participants increasingly view tokenization as a means of improving settlement efficiency, expanding investor access and lowering operational costs across traditional capital markets.
Analysts continue to view Securitize as one of the sector’s strongest institutional players.
Earlier this month, Benchmark Equity Research reaffirmed its Buy rating on the company with a $16 price target, citing its extensive regulatory approvals across both the United States and Europe.
Those regulatory licenses are widely viewed as a competitive advantage as governments introduce more comprehensive oversight of digital assets and tokenized securities.
Operating within regulated financial frameworks has become increasingly important as institutional investors seek compliant blockchain infrastructure providers.
The NYSE listing provides Securitize with increased visibility, improved access to capital markets and greater credibility among institutional clients.
As traditional financial institutions continue exploring blockchain-based settlement and tokenized investment products, publicly listed infrastructure providers may benefit from growing investor interest in the digital asset ecosystem.
Industry observers view Securitize’s public debut as another indication that tokenization is evolving from an emerging technology into a mainstream component of global capital markets.
Founded in 2017, Securitize specializes in tokenizing traditional financial assets using blockchain technology, enabling securities, private funds and money market products to be issued and managed digitally. The company has emerged as one of the world’s leading real-world asset tokenization platforms, serving major global asset managers including BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane and VanEck. The broader tokenization market has expanded rapidly as financial institutions increasingly adopt blockchain technology to improve settlement, liquidity and operational efficiency. Securitize’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange represents another milestone in the integration of digital asset infrastructure into traditional financial markets.
