Securitize, a company specializing in tokenization infrastructure, is nearing a public market debut after receiving regulatory approval for its planned merger with a special purpose acquisition company. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has deemed effective the S-4 registration statement related to Securitize’s combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. This clears the way for a shareholder vote scheduled for June 29, and if approved, the firm expects to finalize the merger shortly thereafter and list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SECZ.
Through this merger, Securitize will join forces with a SPAC backed by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. The resulting entity will operate as Securitize Corp. once listed. The SEC’s approval marks a significant regulatory milestone, allowing the process to advance to its final stage. The shareholder vote remains the primary obstacle before the listing can proceed. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo stated that this achievement supports the company’s goal of expanding tokenization infrastructure on a global scale.
While several crypto firms have delayed their public listings, including reported pauses by Kraken and Consensys, Securitize’s progress highlights a different path for companies involved in real-world asset tokenization. The tokenization sector continues to attract major institutions, with data from RWA.xyz showing the market has surpassed $30 billion, nearly tripling within a year. Citigroup projects the market could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while a joint study by Boston Consulting Group and Ripple suggests a potential $18.9 trillion market by 2033.
Major players such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan Chase, and Fidelity Investments are expanding the sector’s reach into traditional finance. These institutions are exploring blockchain-based versions of bonds, funds, and private credit, citing benefits like faster settlement and lower operating costs. Securitize operates within this environment, providing systems for token issuance, fund administration, and secondary trading. The company reports servicing approximately 650 funds through its Securitize Fund Services platform and managing over $4 billion in tokenized assets.
Its partnerships include infrastructure support for firms like Apollo Global Management, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. Additionally, collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange has focused on developing tokenized equities platforms. A notable product tied to the firm is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, launched in 2024 as a tokenized money market fund, which is now among the largest tokenized Treasury offerings. Recent disclosures show Securitize raised $47 million in a 2024 funding round led by BlackRock. Operational data indicates the company recorded $1.9 billion in transaction volume during the first quarter of the year. Additional partnerships, including work with Computershare on issuer-backed tokenized shares, continue to expand its product range. As the June shareholder vote approaches, the outcome will determine whether Securitize becomes one of the first major tokenization firms to trade publicly in U.S. markets.