Securitize moves closer to entering the public markets after securing regulatory approval for its planned SPAC merger.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the S-4 registration related to the proposed merger of Securitize and Cantor Equity Partners II and approved the transaction in a shareholder vote scheduled for June 29, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If investors approve the transaction, the company said it plans to close the merger immediately and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “SECZ.”
SPAC path moving forward towards listing
Through the planned merger, Securitize will be combined with Cantor Equity Partners II, a special purpose acquisition company backed by affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald. A company statement confirms that once listed, the resulting entity will operate as Securitize Corp.
From a regulatory perspective, SEC approval allows the process to proceed to its final stages. Shareholder voting is now a key hurdle before going public. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo said in a company release that this milestone supports the company’s efforts to expand its tokenization infrastructure globally.
At a time when several crypto companies have postponed their listings, including reports of suspensions by Kraken and Consensys, Securitize’s progress highlights a different trajectory for companies tied to the tokenization of real-world assets.
Institutional investor demand shapes tokenization growth
Across financial markets, tokenization continues to fascinate major institutions. According to data from RWA.xyz, the tokenized assets sector has grown to over $30 billion after nearly tripling in less than a year. Citigroup forecasts suggest the market could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, and a joint study by Boston Consulting Group and Ripple suggests the market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033.
With the participation of companies such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan Chase, and Fidelity Investments, the scope of the sector has expanded to include traditional finance. These institutions are exploring blockchain-based versions of bonds, funds and private credit, with proponents pointing to faster settlements and lower operating costs.
The role of securitization in market infrastructure
Operating within this environment, Securitize has built a system to support token issuance, fund management, and secondary transactions. The company reports serving approximately 650 funds through its Securitize Fund Services platform and overseeing over $4 billion in tokenized assets.
Its partnerships include infrastructure support for companies such as Apollo Global Management, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. Additionally, the focus is on developing a tokenized equity platform in collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange.
A notable product associated with the company is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which was launched as a tokenized money market fund in 2024 and is now one of the largest tokenized Treasury products.
According to recent disclosures, Securitize raised $47 million in a 2024 funding round led by BlackRock. The company’s operating data shows it recorded $1.9 billion in trading volume in the first quarter of this year.
Meanwhile, the company’s product range continues to expand with additional partnerships, including work with Computershare on issuer-backed tokenized stocks. As the June shareholder vote approaches, the outcome will determine whether Securitize becomes one of the first major tokenization companies to go public on the U.S. market.
