Real asset tokenization company Securitize announced on Wednesday that it will launch native tokenized stock trading services in the first quarter of next year, with its products offering "real, regulated stocks."
Securitize announced in a statement that its tokenized stocks are issued on the blockchain, directly recorded in the shareholder register of the issuing company, and represent full shareholder rights (including dividends and proxy voting), while also being interoperable within the DeFi (decentralized finance) ecosystem. Securitize stated: "They are not synthetic price tracking instruments, nor are they receipts for custodians."
Securitize points out that most of the "tokenized stock" products available in the market currently "offer exposure rather than ownership," as they often rely on derivatives, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), or offshore structures to "map" stock prices, thus frequently introducing issues such as market fragmentation, counterparty risk, and pricing inconsistencies, and some even do not comply with regulations.
However, Securitize's new product is said to be a significant advancement compared to existing tokenization methods, as it removes the gap between traditional stock issuance and its on-chain counterpart. Securitize states: "The tokens themselves are legally recognized stocks."
Introducing: Stocks on Securitize Real Stocks. Real Ownership. Trading onchain. For the first time ever. pic.twitter.com/ZpwL42usug
— Securitize (@Securitize) December 16, 2025
Operating Method
Under its model called "Stocks on Securitize," Securitize will act as a transfer agent registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while the blockchain serves as a legally effective ownership record source. Stock transfer transactions will be executed through Securitize’s broker-dealer, Securitize Markets, which is also registered with the SEC, while European investors will be handled through Securitize Europe Brokerage & Markets (Europe's trading service system).
Although trading is conducted entirely on-chain, Securitize will adopt two different trading execution paths depending on whether the U.S. market is open. During normal trading hours, regulated tokenized stocks must comply with relevant SEC regulations, including the National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) rules, which require brokers to execute trades for customers at the lowest available market price.
Securitize states: "Because settlements are completed instantly on-chain, rather than through traditional settlement and clearing frameworks, Securitize relies on appropriate regulatory exemptions to enable real-time blockchain clearing while remaining compliant with NBBO and the broader NMS framework."
On the other hand, when the market is closed, the smart contracts of Securitize Markets will adopt a quasi-automated market maker (AMM) pricing mechanism, adjusting prices based on on-chain trading activity. The company notes that traders will be able to access a unique trading environment that traditional markets cannot provide.
Securitize writes:
"Once publicly traded equity exists in token form, it can interact with smart contracts, liquidity protocols, and on-chain financial infrastructure, enabling new collateralization methods, automation, transparency, and composability—things that are not possible today."
In October of this year, Securitize announced a strategic investment from ARK Invest to further promote the adoption of tokenized securities. Securitize's supporters also include BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, Jump Crypto, Morgan Stanley, ParaFi Capital, and Tradeweb Markets. The company partnered with BlackRock last March to launch the tokenized fund BUIDL on the Ethereum blockchain.
On the other hand, Securitize has signed a business combination agreement with the special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners II (stock code: CEPT), and the merged company is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq next year.
Reference Source
Source