The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Securitize’s registration statement for a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. The approval on June 5 clears a major regulatory hurdle for the tokenization firm’s planned public listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Securitize provides tokenization, transfer-agent and trading technology to institutional asset managers. The company supplies infrastructure behind products from BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane and VanEck. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, a tokenized money market fund launched in 2024, has grown into one of the largest tokenized Treasury products using Securitize’s platform. Securitize is also helping the New York Stock Exchange build its tokenized securities platform.
The combined company will trade on the NYSE under ticker “SECZ” after the transaction closes. Shareholders are scheduled to vote on the merger on June 29, 2026, with closing expected shortly thereafter.
Tokenization Market Momentum
The tokenized asset market has expanded rapidly. The sector surpassed $30 billion in value and nearly tripled in a year, according to the company. Citigroup projects the tokenized asset market will reach $5.5 trillion by 2030. Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimate the market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033.
Tokenization involves creating blockchain-based representations of traditional assets such as funds, bonds, private credit and equities. Major asset managers including Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan and Fidelity have launched tokenized products or infrastructure.
Contrasting Paths in Crypto Finance
Securitize’s path to public markets contrasts with other crypto-focused firms. Kraken and Consensys, both prominent crypto companies, have halted IPO efforts amid turbulent crypto markets.
The SEC approval of Securitize’s registration statement represents the final major regulatory green light before the shareholder vote. The filing review assessed the merger structure, financial disclosures and governance arrangements between Securitize and CEPT.
Securitize’s backing from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has anchored investor confidence in the tokenization sector. The BUIDL fund, which tokenizes money market instruments on a blockchain, demonstrated institutional demand for the infrastructure Securitize provides.
