TLDR
- Securitize in talks for $1B SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners.
- The firm powers BlackRock’s $2.8B tokenized BUIDL fund.
- Tokenized RWA market could hit $16T by 2030, analysts say.
- Securitize holds SEC registration and licenses across Europe, Japan.
Securitize, a blockchain firm backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, is in discussions to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a $240 million SPAC. The potential $1 billion deal, first reported by Bloomberg, would position Securitize as a key bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based assets.
Proposed SPAC Deal Could Create a Public Blockchain Finance Leader
Sources familiar with the matter said negotiations are ongoing, and Securitize could still decide to remain private. Representatives from both companies declined to comment. If completed, the merger would make Securitize one of the few blockchain-native companies to go public through a special-purpose acquisition company during a period of growing institutional interest in tokenized finance.
Cantor Equity Partners II, led by Cantor Fitzgerald chairman Brandon Lutnick, raised $240 million in its May initial public offering. The transaction could provide public investors with exposure to blockchain-based financial infrastructure at a time when major institutions are expanding their involvement in tokenization.
Securitize’s Expanding Tokenized Finance Ecosystem
Securitize operates a regulated platform that enables investors to gain digital exposure to traditional assets such as S&P indices, U.S. Treasuries, and real estate. It has attracted major financial backers, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, ARK Venture Fund, and Nomura Holdings.
The company powers BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, the largest onchain U.S. Treasuries product, which now holds more than $2.8 billion in tokenized assets. In comparison, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI fund manages approximately $861 million, roughly a third of BUIDL’s size.
Registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a transfer agent, Securitize maintains regulatory approval to manage tokenized securities records. It also holds operational licenses in parts of Europe and Japan. Recently, it expanded its platform by integrating offramps for BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL funds through Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, improving redemption and settlement processes.
Global Tokenization Market Eyes Trillions in Growth
The growing interest in tokenized real-world assets reflects a broader shift in how institutions use blockchain technology to manage traditional investments. Tokenization allows fractional ownership of assets such as equities, bonds, and property through blockchain-based tokens.
A recent study by Animoca Brands estimated that real-world asset tokenization could unlock up to $400 trillion from traditional finance markets. Researchers Andrew Ho and Ming Ruan said tokenizing global credit, commodities, and bond markets provides a major growth pathway for blockchain integration.
The 2025 Skynet RWA Security Report forecasted that the tokenized RWA market could reach $16 trillion by 2030. This year alone, tokenized U.S. Treasuries are projected to exceed $4.2 billion, driven by institutional demand for onchain yield and liquidity.
A Milestone Moment for Blockchain and Traditional Finance
If the merger proceeds, Securitize would become one of the first blockchain-native companies to trade publicly in the U.S., marking an important step toward merging traditional financial systems with digital infrastructure.
By tokenizing assets through regulated channels, Securitize seeks to make capital markets more transparent and accessible while maintaining compliance with financial regulations. Institutional adoption from firms like BlackRock and ARK Invest suggests growing confidence in blockchain’s role within regulated investment ecosystems.
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