Lawrence Jengar
Jun 08, 2026 04:10
Securitize clears SEC hurdle for SPAC merger with Cantor Fitzgerald, aiming for $1.25B valuation and NYSE listing under ticker SECZ.
Securitize, a leading platform in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This regulatory milestone sets the stage for the combined entity to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “SECZ,” with shareholders scheduled to vote on the merger on June 29, 2026.
The SPAC deal, first announced in October 2025, values Securitize at $1.25 billion pre-money. Founded in 2017 by Carlos Domingo, the company specializes in tokenizing traditional financial assets like equities, private credit, and funds for blockchain-based trading. Currently, Securitize manages over $4 billion in tokenized assets across partnerships with major institutions, including BlackRock, Apollo, and VanEck.
“This approval marks another important milestone for Securitize and the broader adoption of tokenization,” said Domingo, the company’s CEO, in an official statement. The firm reported $19.5 million in Q1 2026 revenue, a 39% year-over-year increase, highlighting growing institutional interest in blockchain technology during a challenging period for the wider crypto market.
Why It Matters
The SEC’s approval for Securitize’s SPAC merger represents a significant inflection point for the tokenization industry. Real-world asset tokenization has grown rapidly, with the total on-chain value of RWAs reaching $32 billion in May 2026, up 220% from the previous year. Nearly half of these tokenized assets are U.S. Treasuries, underscoring the sector’s appeal even amid a broader crypto market downturn.
Securitize’s positioning as a vertically integrated platform—offering transfer agent, broker-dealer, and trading system capabilities—makes it a key player in bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi). Its collaboration with regulated institutions and asset managers has helped build credibility in a market where compliance remains a critical hurdle.
Strategic Partnerships Boost Institutional Adoption
Securitize has made significant strides in expanding institutional adoption of tokenization. In March, the NYSE signed a memorandum of understanding with the firm to explore blockchain-based stock trading infrastructure. Additionally, Securitize recently launched a tokenized private credit fund with Hamilton Lane on the TRON blockchain, further diversifying its offerings.
Other notable partnerships include a collaboration with Jump Trading for tokenized stock trading and its ongoing work with BlackRock to tokenize one of the world’s largest money market funds. These partnerships reinforce Securitize’s role as a pioneer in integrating blockchain technology into traditional asset management.
What’s Next?
If shareholders approve the merger later this month, Securitize will begin trading under the ticker SECZ, marking a critical step toward mainstreaming tokenized financial products. The listing could also serve as a bellwether for other blockchain-based firms considering SPAC mergers or public listings as a pathway to growth.
With RWA tokenization gaining traction—Ethereum and layer-2 networks dominate with a 60% market share—Securitize’s entry into public markets could attract additional institutional capital to the blockchain space. For investors, SECZ will offer exposure to a fast-growing sector that combines regulatory compliance with blockchain innovation.
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