The newly-public company introduces the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at its launch, positioning itself against competing third-party stock token issuers.
By Krisztian Sandor|Edited by Stephen Alpher Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo on stage at Consensus 2026 in Miami. (CoinDesk)SummaryShow- Securitize introduced tokenized versions of its NYSE-listed shares on Solana and Avalanche on its inaugural day as a public entity.
- The on-chain stock is accessible to eligible U.S. investors via Securitize's regulated platform and corresponds to the same common shares traded on the NYSE.
- This initiative aligns with the growing trend of integrating public equities onto blockchain platforms, as Wall Street increasingly adopts tokenization amidst a heated debate over different tokenization approaches.
Securitize (SECZ), a firm specializing in tokenization and backed by BlackRock and ARK Invest, began its trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, simultaneously offering its shares to blockchain investors.
The company stated that its common stock, identified by the ticker SECZ, is now available in tokenized form on Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX) through its regulated platform. These blockchain-based shares represent the same common stock that is traded on the NYSE, rather than a different class of securities.
Claiming a notable achievement, Securitize announced it is the first newly public company to tokenize its own stock on its first day of trading. Investors collectively held around $295 million in tokenized shares, as per blockchain data from RWA.xyz.
On its first trading day following the SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, SECZ saw a 10% increase in its share price.
This launch marks a significant step in the rapidly evolving tokenization industry, where banks and asset management firms are increasingly leveraging blockchain technology to issue traditional assets such as equities, bonds, and funds. Proponents of tokenization argue that it can reduce settlement times, facilitate continuous transfers, and enhance the interoperability of securities with blockchain financial applications.
The potential in this sector has attracted substantial attention on Wall Street. Citi projected that the tokenized securities market could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimated that it might expand to $18.9 trillion by 2033.
“We have long asserted that public equities are transitioning to the blockchain, and there is no better validation of that belief than the tokenization of our own public stock on day one,” remarked CEO Carlos Domingo.
Issuer-sponsored Tokenization
In contrast to many existing tokenized stocks, which are issued by third parties or offered outside the U.S., Securitize stated that SECZ is an issuer-sponsored tokenization of its own shares. Eligible U.S. investors can purchase the tokenized stock through Securitize's platform after completing identity verification and fulfilling securities law requirements.
This launch also serves as a demonstration of Securitize's capabilities.
Founded in 2017, the company has dedicated years to developing tokenization infrastructure for clients such as BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck, providing services related to issuance, transfer agency, and fund administration for blockchain securities.
Earlier this year, the parent company of the NYSE, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), collaborated with Securitize to create infrastructure for tokenized equities. It has also partnered with Computershare and Continental, two major transfer agents, to assist public companies in issuing their shares in tokenized form on blockchain platforms.
By launching its own stock on the blockchain from day one, Securitize aims to advocate for the concept of tokenized equities that are issued directly by companies rather than through third-party wrappers.
“We wanted to set an example and demonstrate that if you wish to issue legitimate shares on-chain—not fake shares or imitations—you can do so,” Domingo told CoinDesk.
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