Securitize, a leading firm in the tokenization of real-world assets, is on the cusp of becoming a publicly traded company, with its common stock anticipated to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SECZ" on July 2, 2026. This follows the expected consummation of its business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT), a special purpose acquisition company, on July 1, 2026, pending CEPT shareholder approval at a special meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026. The merger is projected to generate approximately $400 million in gross proceeds for Securitize, including related PIPE financings and excluding transaction-related expenses.
This significant move into the public markets underscores the growing maturation and institutional acceptance of the Real World Assets (RWAs) tokenization sector. Securitize's listing on a major traditional exchange like the NYSE provides a new level of visibility and credibility for the entire RWA space, potentially attracting broader institutional investment and mainstream attention. The capital raised from the SPAC merger is expected to strengthen Securitize's balance sheet, enabling the company to accelerate its commercial roadmap, scale customer adoption, and pursue key growth opportunities in the burgeoning tokenization market. As Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize, stated, reaching the public markets is a significant milestone that reflects the increasing momentum behind tokenization, positioning the company to lead the next phase of growth as tokenization moves into the mainstream.
Securitize has established itself as a prominent player in the RWA tokenization landscape, boasting over $4 billion in assets under management as of June 2026. The company facilitates the tokenization of various real-world assets through partnerships with major asset managers, including industry giants like BlackRock, Apollo, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. Notably, Securitize was instrumental in the tokenization of BlackRock's BUIDL fund, which became the largest tokenized real-world asset globally. The firm operates regulated digital securities infrastructure across both the U.S. and the EU, holding registrations as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, transfer agent, fund administrator, and operator of an Alternative Trading System (ATS) in the U.S., and as an authorized Investment Firm and Trading & Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime. Furthermore, Securitize has been actively collaborating with the NYSE to develop standards for digital transfer agents and tokenization agents, aiming to build a robust, institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenized securities. This public listing is anticipated to further solidify Securitize's position as a leader in bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchain rails, fostering greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in capital markets.
Original announcement: Securitize / Cantor Equity Partners II