Securitize is considering going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. RWA tokenization company could reach $1 billion valuation after merger with Cantor Equity Partners II Inc.
Securitize, a leading blockchain company specializing in the tokenization of traditional investments, is reportedly in talks to go public through a merger with a special acquisition purpose company (SPAC) launched by Cantor Fitzgerald LP. The deal is expected to value Securitize in excess of $1 billion.
Securitize, considering listing through merger
The potential merger involves Cantor Equity Partners II Inc., a blank check company that raised $240 million through an initial public offering in May. Brandon Lutnick, chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, serves as the SPAC's chief executive officer.
Though discussions are ongoing, sources emphasized that Securitize may choose to remain private.
But once it's finally decided, transaction This will be a major milestone for the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector, which is one of the most promising real-world applications of blockchain technology. Tokenization allows investors to gain partial exposure to traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate through blockchain-based digital tokens that are easier to trade, transfer, and track.
The RWA market is booming
Tokenization of real-world assets has become a hot topic among asset managers and financial institutions looking to combine the transparency and efficiency of blockchain with the reliability of regulated investment products. This is one way blockchain can achieve mainstream adoption.
Securitize is a leading player in the growing tokenization space, attracting investment from major financial companies such as BlackRock Inc. and Morgan Stanley.
Securitize could capitalize on the growth of the RWA market, potentially leading to a $1 billion public offering. Source: RWA.xyz
Securitize's platform allows investors to gain tokenized exposure to traditional assets such as the S&P index. BlackRock’s tokenized fund BUIDL is also available through the platform. Other backers of the company include ARK Venture Fund, Tradeweb Markets Inc., and Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Securitize is registered as a transfer agent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and can manage ownership records for tokenized securities. We also hold licenses to operate in certain European jurisdictions and maintain operations in Japan.
