FinanceShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailSecuritize, backed by BlackRock, advances toward NYSE public listing
The tokenization company associated with BlackRock's BUIDL fund is preparing to trade on the NYSE after the SEC approved its merger registration.
By Krisztian Sandor|Edited by Nikhilesh De Jun 5, 2026, 4:46 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo (Securitize)Key points:
- Securitize has successfully navigated a significant regulatory milestone in its journey to become publicly traded.
- A shareholder vote regarding the merger with the Cantor-backed SPAC is scheduled for June 29, with a closing anticipated soon after.
- This development occurs in the context of several cryptocurrency firms pausing their public listing ambitions amid market volatility.
Details of the announcement
Securitize, a specialist in tokenization backed by BlackRock, is now closer to its goal of becoming a public entity following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a crucial filing related to its merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
The SEC has declared the registration statement for Securitize's proposed merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT) effective. This merger is with a blank-check company supported by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, according to the companies' announcement on Friday.
The transaction will proceed to a shareholder vote set for June 29. If the vote passes, the deal is expected to finalize shortly thereafter, allowing the newly combined entity to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "SECZ."
This significant achievement comes as tokenization has rapidly gained traction in the financial sector. Tokenization refers to the creation of blockchain-based versions of traditional assets such as funds, bonds, private credit, and equities. Advocates of this technology claim it can shorten settlement durations, decrease expenses, and facilitate 24/7 trading of assets.
The tokenized asset market has garnered increasing interest from major financial institutions, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. The market's value has nearly tripled within a year, exceeding $30 billion, as reported by RWA.xyz. Citi has projected that the market for tokenized assets could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while a joint study from Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimates it could grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033.
Securitize has emerged as a leading provider of infrastructure in this field, offering the tokenization, transfer-agent, and trading technology for various firms, including BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck.
Its most notable collaboration is with BlackRock's BUIDL fund, a tokenized money market fund introduced in 2024, which has become one of the largest tokenized Treasury products currently available.
Additionally, Securitize is assisting the New York Stock Exchange in developing its tokenized securities platform, a project initiated earlier this year.
The company's advancement towards a public listing is particularly noteworthy as multiple crypto firms, such as Kraken and Consensys, have recently suspended their public offering efforts in light of challenging market conditions.
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