Securitize to Debut on NYSE Under Ticker SECZ Following Merger Approval
Securitize is set to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2, 2026, under the ticker symbol SECZ. This move follows shareholder approval of its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, which was granted on June 29.
The transaction is expected to raise approximately $400 million, valuing Securitize at $1.25 billion pre-money. This listing marks a significant moment, making Securitize the first pure-play tokenization infrastructure company to be publicly traded on a major U.S. exchange. The combined entity will operate as Securitize Corp., with the merger officially closing on June 30.
For the broader U.S. regulatory landscape concerning cryptocurrency and capital markets, a regulated tokenization infrastructure firm achieving public-market scale on the NYSE represents a fundamental shift, extending beyond a mere corporate achievement.
Founded in 2017, Securitize has established a robust regulatory framework. In the U.S., this includes roles as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, transfer agent, fund administrator, and ATS operator. Additionally, the company holds authorization under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime in Europe. This extensive licensing is recognized as a key competitive advantage, as highlighted by Benchmark Equity Research, which recently reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating with a $16 price target.
The company announced that the SEC has declared its Registration Statement on Form S-4 effective. The proposed business combination was submitted for approval to Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026, at a special meeting convened on June 29.
Securitize’s prominent client relationship is with BlackRock. The latter’s BUIDL tokenized money market fund, administered on Securitize’s platform, has seen its total value locked grow to over $3 billion. Other notable institutional clients include Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck.
Securitize CEO and co-founder Carlos Domingo emphasized the broader industry implications of the listing. “Today, tokenization is moving into the mainstream, and we believe becoming a public company gives us the visibility, credibility, and capital to lead that next phase of growth,” he stated.
A notable aspect of the financing structure is the low redemption rate among Cantor Equity Partners II Class A shareholders, with fewer than 30% choosing to redeem their shares. This allowed Securitize to retain over 71% of the SPAC trust. This redemption rate is significantly lower than recent SPAC norms, where redemptions often surpass 80% or 90%, suggesting strong conviction from institutional holders.
Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders approved the business combination with Securitize on June 29, advancing the transaction toward its expected closure on July 1, 2026.
The total $400 million raise includes a $225 million PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) that was oversubscribed. An oversubscribed PIPE for a tokenization infrastructure deal in mid-2026 signals genuine institutional demand, rather than speculative interest.
Combined with first-quarter 2026 revenue of $19.5 million, representing a 39% year-over-year increase, Securitize’s financial profile entering the public market is not indicative of a speculative stage.
The market for real-world assets (RWA) tokenization has experienced substantial growth. The 15 leading RWA tokenization protocols saw their total value expand by 128% over the past year, increasing from $9.55 billion to $21.84 billion as of June 29, 2026. Separate estimates place the on-chain RWA market closer to $32 billion, considering a broader range of protocols. While Securitize is not the sole infrastructure provider in this domain, it is now the one poised to trade on a major exchange with public capital to deploy.
Securitize’s relationship with the NYSE extends beyond its listing. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the exchange to serve as the digital transfer agent for a new 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading platform. This platform will utilize on-chain settlement and stablecoin funding. Consequently, SECZ will function as both a listed equity and a critical infrastructure partner to the NYSE itself, a unique dual role that positions the firm within the core of traditional capital markets.
This integration is mirrored in other areas of the sector, where tokenization infrastructure is already being employed for institutional instruments such as sovereign climate bonds, indicating a transition from proof-of-concept to live market application.
The initial trading session on July 2 will establish a public market benchmark for tokenization infrastructure as an asset class. While Benchmark’s $16 price target offers an analyst anchor, day-one price discovery will reveal how generalist equity investors, not solely crypto-native capital, perceive the value of regulated tokenization rails at this revenue scale.
Future disclosures regarding capital deployment, the tokenized-equity roadmap, and new institutional partnerships will provide further insights. Securitize estimates the total addressable market for RWA tokenization to be $19 trillion. The viability of this market projection under public-company scrutiny remains to be seen, but the underlying business is established. The valuation discussion is set to begin on July 2.
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