Securitize, the financial technology firm leading the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), announced plans to become a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq through a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald.
The deal, unveiled on October 28, 2025, values Securitize at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity valuation and represents one of the most significant milestones yet for the rapidly expanding tokenization industry.
Details of the Merger
Under the agreement, Securitize Corp. will be the name of the newly combined company, trading under the ticker symbol “SECZ.”
- Valuation: $1.25 billion pre-money.
- Gross proceeds: Up to $469 million, combining $225 million in PIPE funding from institutional investors such as Borderless Capital and Arche, and additional capital from CEPT’s trust account.
- Investors: Major institutional backers, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and ARK Invest, will roll over 100% of their existing equity into the new public entity.
Why It Matters for the Tokenization Sector
The listing marks a transformational moment for tokenized finance, effectively bridging the gap between blockchain innovation and mainstream capital markets.
- First Tokenized Public Equity: As part of the merger, Securitize will tokenize its own stock, showcasing how publicly traded equities can exist on-chain, a move that could redefine how capital markets operate.
- Institutional Endorsement: The involvement of Cantor Fitzgerald and BlackRock signals a deepening level of trust in digital asset infrastructure among leading Wall Street institutions.
- Catalyst for Growth: Securitize’s role in tokenizing BlackRock’s BUIDL money market fund, one of the most successful tokenized products to date, has firmly positioned the firm as a global leader in RWAs. The public listing will provide the financial muscle to expand its market presence and lead consolidation across the tokenization ecosystem.
Strategic Vision and Market Impact
CEO Carlos Domingo described the listing as “a defining step toward merging traditional finance and blockchain-based markets.” The move aims to accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized assets, offering more transparent, efficient, and globally accessible financial products.
By going public, Securitize aims to set the industry standard for compliant tokenization infrastructure, one capable of transforming trillions of dollars in assets, from equities and bonds to private funds and real estate.
What’s Next
The transaction remains subject to SEC approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Once listed, Securitize (SECZ) will serve as a bellwether for the entire tokenization industry, with its success likely to influence how quickly real-world assets migrate onto blockchain rails over the coming decade.
If successful, Securitize’s Nasdaq debut could mark the moment tokenization officially enters Wall Street’s mainstream.