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Securitize Receives FINRA Approval for Tokenized Securities

Securitize, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets, has recently made headlines by obtaining crucial approvals from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This milestone allows Securitize to significantly enhance its broker-dealer activities through its subsidiary, Securitize Markets, LLC. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it positions Securitize as the first firm to gain such approval, facilitating the custody of tokenized securities and enabling atomic swaps— a major leap for regulated digital asset markets.

The approval was granted through FINRA's Continuing Membership Application (CMA) process, which is essential for broker-dealers to diversify their business lines and functionalities. With this new capability, Securitize Markets can now serve as a custodian for tokenized securities, empower atomic swaps, and execute transactions on-chain between tokenized securities and stablecoins. Furthermore, this authorization allows the company to act as an underwriter and participate in selling groups for both initial and secondary tokenized securities offerings.

This major advancement simplifies what has traditionally been a fragmented process involving multiple steps and various intermediaries for executing transactions in tokenized assets. Historically, such exchanges involved operational complexities across different accounts, leading to increased friction and settlement risks. However, with custody services integrated into the broker-dealer framework, transactions can now occur as a single, seamless interaction, vastly improving efficiency and security.

Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, "Bringing custody of tokenized securities into the broker-dealer is a foundational unlock. It allows us to facilitate atomic settlement transactions between securities and cash equivalents seamlessly." Adding to this, Brett Redfearn, President of Securitize, pointed out that the new underwriter and selling group approvals will significantly enhance Securitize's capacity to assist in tokenizing securities throughout the IPO process.

As firms explore the potential of tokenizing stock, the advantages of such transformations are increasingly evident. The market is witnessing a shift toward the integration of blockchain technology into the traditional financial landscape, underpinning the efficiency of transactions that can be accomplished with greater speed and reduced risk.

Established in 2026 with over $4 billion in assets under management, Securitize is pioneering the way for future capital markets. The company collaborates with top-tier asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck, among others, to bring traditional finance on-chain through tokenization.

In addition to its U.S. operations, Securitize has expanded its reach into European markets through its subsidiary, Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A., which operates under the European Union's DLT Pilot Regime. This dual operational presence in both the U.S. and Europe makes Securitize a unique player in the regulated digital-securities infrastructure sector.

In October 2025, Securitize announced its intention to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc., thus further expanding their operational capabilities and presence in the market. The merger, set to be completed in the first half of 2026, aims to create Securitize Holdings, Inc., which will be publicly listed, possibly under the ticker symbol "SECZ".

As Securitize continues to enhance its infrastructure and capacity within the realm of tokenized securities, it is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of capital markets, ultimately establishing a more efficient and transparent framework for asset trading.