Securitize is preparing for a major milestone as it moves toward becoming a publicly traded company, with expectations of securing approximately $400 million through its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT). The successful fundraising reflects growing institutional confidence in blockchain-powered financial infrastructure and the rapidly expanding tokenization market.
The digital asset tokenization platform announced that fewer than 30% of shareholders in Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT) chose to redeem their shares before the merger. This lower-than-expected redemption rate significantly strengthens the transaction, allowing Securitize to retain a larger portion of the capital originally held by the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
As a result, Securitize expects to receive around $400 million in gross proceeds, including funding from private investment in public equity (PIPE) investors. These funds will support the company’s long-term growth strategy, product development, and expansion across institutional financial markets. The final amount excludes transaction-related expenses.
The upcoming listing represents another significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly for companies operating within the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector. Institutional investors and traditional financial firms are increasingly exploring blockchain technology as a way to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of financial markets.
Investor confidence was reflected in the market performance of CEPT, whose shares climbed roughly 7% during Friday’s trading session to close at $10.86, before extending gains in after-hours trading to approximately $11.00. The positive reaction suggests that market participants remain optimistic about Securitize’s future prospects and the continued expansion of tokenized financial products.
The merger is expected to be finalized on July 1, pending shareholder approval and the completion of customary closing requirements. Once the transaction is complete, Securitize is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol SECZ on July 2, marking its official entrance into the public markets.
Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Securitize, described the public listing as an important achievement for both the company and the broader tokenization industry. He noted that when Securitize was founded more than eight years ago, the concept of tokenized securities was largely viewed as an experimental technology. Today, however, many of the world’s largest financial institutions are actively adopting blockchain-based investment products, demonstrating how rapidly the market has evolved.
Securitize has built strong partnerships with several leading financial organizations and cryptocurrency companies, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, and Circle. These relationships have helped position the company as one of the industry’s leading providers of tokenization infrastructure, enabling traditional financial assets to be issued, managed, and traded on blockchain networks.
Earlier this year, Securitize also announced a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange aimed at supporting the development of tokenized securities and expanding blockchain integration within regulated capital markets. The collaboration highlights the increasing interest among established financial exchanges in adopting digital asset technology.
Industry analysts continue to project rapid growth for tokenized assets over the coming years. According to estimates from Standard Chartered, tokenized assets utilized within decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems could expand from current levels to approximately $2.7 trillion by 2030, representing one of the fastest-growing segments of the digital asset economy.
Meanwhile, regulatory developments in the United States remain an important factor for the industry’s future. Reports earlier this year suggested that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was considering allowing trading of tokenized stocks. However, implementation was later postponed after stock exchange operators requested additional time to address regulatory, operational, and market structure concerns.
With institutional adoption accelerating, regulatory frameworks gradually evolving, and investor demand for blockchain-based financial products continuing to increase, Securitize’s public listing could become one of the most closely watched events in the cryptocurrency and tokenization sectors this year.