10th July 2026
By Anjali kochhar
Securitize’s Historic Dual Launch on NYSE and Blockchain
Blockchain-based securities platform Securitize has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of digital capital markets by becoming the first newly public company to tokenize its own common stock on the same day it began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company officially debuted on the NYSE under the ticker SECZ on July 2, while simultaneously launching an issuer-sponsored tokenized version of its shares on the Solana and Avalanche blockchains.
Unlike synthetic tokenized stocks or offshore wrappers, Securitize’s blockchain-based shares represent the same common stock traded on the NYSE, offering eligible U.S. investors direct ownership through the company’s regulated platform. Access remains subject to KYC, AML compliance, and applicable securities regulations.
Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize, described the move as more than a company milestone. According to Domingo, bringing SECZ on-chain creates a blueprint for public companies seeking to deliver more efficient, transparent, and accessible ownership experiences for shareholders. He emphasized that issuer-backed tokenization preserves shareholder rights while leveraging blockchain technology to modernize capital markets.
Founded in 2017, Securitize has spent nearly a decade building regulated infrastructure for tokenized securities. The company’s public listing follows a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, a SPAC sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, in a transaction expected to generate approximately $400 million in gross proceeds.
Strategic Collaboration with NYSE and Institutional Interest
The listing comes at a time when institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets continues to accelerate. Earlier this year, the NYSE and Securitize announced a strategic collaboration to develop infrastructure for tokenized securities, with Securitize serving as the exchange’s first digital transfer agent eligible to issue blockchain-native securities on its upcoming digital trading platform.
Industry analysts view Securitize’s vertically integrated model—which combines issuance, transfer agency, broker-dealer services, compliance, and digital asset management—as a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive tokenization market. Rather than creating derivative representations of listed shares, the company enables tokenization directly at the issuer level while maintaining the official shareholder registry and voting rights.
The Future of Tokenized Securities and Capital Markets Innovation
As tokenized securities move closer to mainstream adoption, Securitize’s dual debut on Wall Street and blockchain networks may serve as a defining moment for the future of capital markets. By demonstrating that public equities can exist seamlessly across both traditional exchanges and regulated blockchain infrastructure, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of financial innovation.
