Securitize (SECZ) Set for NYSE Debut as BlackRock’s $3B Tokenization Partner Goes Public

Key Takeaways

• Securitize is set to secure approximately $400M in gross capital from its SPAC combination with Cantor Equity Partners II
• Redemption rates stayed below 30%, with over 71% of CEPT shareholders retaining their positions
• Trading under the ticker symbol SECZ will commence on the NYSE beginning July 2
• The company tokenizes BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which has surpassed $3.1 billion in assets
• Benchmark equity research maintains a Buy recommendation with a $16 per share price objective

A tokenization infrastructure provider with backing from financial giants BlackRock and Morgan Stanley is preparing to debut on public markets next week, securing roughly $400 million through a special purpose acquisition company transaction with a Cantor Fitzgerald-sponsored vehicle.

The firm disclosed on Friday that redemptions among Cantor Equity Partners II investors remained surprisingly low, with under 30% choosing to withdraw their capital. This outcome preserved more than 71% of the trust’s original funds.

The $400 million capital raise encompasses a prior PIPE (private investment in public equity) transaction that attracted $225 million in oversubscribed commitments.

Cantor Equity Partners II shares jumped 7% during Friday’s session, finishing at $10.86, with additional gains continuing after regular trading hours.

The transaction is scheduled to finalize on Wednesday, July 1, subject to shareholder ratification on Monday. Public trading will launch the following day, Thursday, July 2, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SECZ.

Real-World Asset Tokenization Gains Institutional Traction

Securitize co-founder and chief executive Carlos Domingo described the public market debut as validation of tokenization’s accelerating adoption.

“When we launched our venture over eight years ago, the concept of major financial institutions adopting tokenized securities remained primarily speculative,” Domingo explained. “Today, we’re witnessing tokenization’s transition into mainstream finance.”

The platform serves prominent asset management firms such as Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck, in addition to BlackRock. The company delivers the technological backbone enabling real-world assets to exist on blockchain networks.

Its flagship offering is BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, a Treasury-focused investment vehicle that has expanded to approximately $3.1 billion in total assets.

Market intelligence tracking 15 prominent tokenization protocols indicates approximately $22.5 billion in value locked within real-world asset platforms, representing a modest decline from the $24 billion-plus peak recorded in mid-April.

Evolving Regulatory Environment

Reports suggest the US Securities and Exchange Commission was prepared to authorize tokenized stock trading in mid-May, but postponed implementation following objections from stock exchange representatives regarding operational concerns.

Securitize maintains regulatory authorizations across American and European jurisdictions. Benchmark analysts referenced these credentials when reaffirming their Buy rating with a $16 valuation target earlier this month, positioning the company as a potential “positive outlier” amid expanding institutional participation.

In March, the company announced a strategic collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange to develop tokenized instruments for the exchange’s forthcoming digital securities marketplace.

Standard Chartered projects tokenized assets within decentralized finance could experience 37-fold expansion, reaching $2.7 trillion by 2030’s conclusion.

Additional partnerships with Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas focus on tokenization initiatives designed to enhance capital deployment efficiency throughout European financial markets.

The firm’s transition to public ownership arrives as Wall Street’s interest in tokenization opportunities intensifies entering the latter half of 2026.

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