Securitize wins EU approval to run DLT trading system

Securitize, a leading provider of tokenization infrastructure for real‑world assets, received a green light to operate a regulated trading and settlement system under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime on Wednesday, November 26. This approval positions Securitize as the only available company possessing licensed tokenisation infrastructure in both the European Union and the US.

This news was made public after Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) reportedly permitted the company to run its system throughout the bloc. Notably, this government agency is the country’s securities regulator responsible for supervising and regulating Spain’s securities markets and financial sector.

With this go-ahead in place, Securitize outlined its intentions to make use of its European trading and settlement system on Avalanche. When reporters asked the firm why it chose this network, it acknowledged that the network has fast settlement times and an adaptable setup that meets the needs of institutions. 

In the meantime, sources hinted that the first issuance under this new approval is expected to take place in early 2026. 

Securitize secures approval to run its system throughout the EU

Apart from securing approval to run a regulated trading and settlement system under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime, an earlier report dated December 2024 also noted that Securitize acquired a separate Investment Firm license from CNMV. 

This license played a significant role in the firm’s operations, as it enabled its team to execute orders, secure assets, and serve as a digital transfer agent for tokenised securities. 

Since then, Securitize has solidified its position as a leader in the financial services and fintech sectors. It achieved this major success after the license began to be recognised in key countries in the EU, such as the Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, and Luxembourg.

Interestingly, the new approval takes a step further by permitting Securitize to manage the market infrastructure directly. This means that the company can freely establish a regulated setting primarily for issuing, trading, and settling tokenised securities across the EU. 

Moreover, the new authorisation links smoothly with Securitize’s existing US operations, where the firm acts as a registered broker-dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator and alternative trading system. 

To further illustrate its commitment to solidify its position as a leader in the industry, Securitize recently made clear its plan to go public via a $1.25 billion SPAC deal backed by Cantor Fitzgerald. 

Following the announcement of this intention, sources revealed that the company has become a significant provider of tokenisation infrastructure for key institutions, including Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. 

To support this claim, it was discovered that Securitize is responsible for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which is the first on-chain Treasurys product to surpass a record of $1 billion in assets and has now surged to over $4 billion. 

Securitize made clear its intentions to go public 

Last month, reports highlighted that Securitize was the latest crypto-focused firm to reveal its intentions to go public. At the time, the company had valued itself at $1.25 billion before any investments were made. The tokenisation leader is planning to list in the US.

Once the necessary steps for going public are finalized, sources close to the situation pointed out that the new entity will go by the name Securitize Corp. and be listed on Nasdaq with the ticker symbol SECZ. Securitize also plans to tokenise its own shares.

In a statement, Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo commented that this is a crucial moment for Securitize and for the future of finance.

“We started this company to make capital markets more open, clear, and efficient through tokenisation. This marks an important step toward making financial markets as fast as the internet and advancing our mission to bring the next generation of finance on-chain and tokenize everything.” 

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