Catenaa, Tuesday, December 23, 2025- Tokenization firm Securitize announced plans Tuesday to issue fully regulated onchain stocks in the coming months, offering shareholders legal ownership, dividends, and voting rights.
The company said the initiative, called Stocks on Securitize, will record shares on an issuer’s cap table while remaining interoperable with decentralized finance platforms.
Securitize said the product differs from existing tokenized stock offerings that rely on derivatives or offshore structures, which often create counterparty risk, pricing inconsistencies, and limited shareholder rights.
The company will act as a Securities and Exchange Commission-registered transfer agent, with transfers executed through Securitize Markets or Securitize Europe Brokerage & Markets.
During US market hours, trades will follow SEC rules including the National Best Bid and Offer regulations, while off-hours trading will rely on automated market maker-style smart contracts for price adjustments.
Securitize said this approach allows real-time settlement on blockchain while remaining compliant with regulatory frameworks.
The launch comes as interest in tokenized real-world assets grows.
US regulators have encouraged financial sector experimentation, and the Depository Trust Company plans to enable tokenization of certain equities on pre-approved blockchains by the second half of 2026.
Securitize aims to bridge the gap between traditional equity issuance and blockchain innovation, giving investors access to automated, transparent, and composable onchain equities.
The initiative follows similar moves by startups like Superstate, while other platforms, including Robinhood and xStocks, rely on synthetic or custodian-backed tokens. Securitize positions its offering as a legal, fully compliant alternative that merges traditional shareholder rights with blockchain efficiency.
