Trading on Securitize’s registered broker‑dealer platform on Solana, as well as the forthcoming NYSE ATS and OKXICE Tokenized Securities Venue (TSV), Securitize Stocks give qualified investors worldwide access to 1:1‑backed U.S. equities with the full rights and economic benefits of the underlying shares.
Securitize, Inc., a leading platform for tokenized assets, announced the launch of Securitize Stocks, placing some of the most widely held U.S. equities on‑chain for eligible investors in the United States, the European Union (EU) and other permitted jurisdictions.
The first offering will provide security entitlements to shares of AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOG, TSLA, META, AMZN, NFLX, CRCL, SPCX, MSTR and PLTR. These tokens will debut on Solana and be tradable through Securitize’s registered broker‑dealer platform.
Securitize Stocks are also slated to trade on the new 24/7 digital venue being built by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), pending the venue’s launch and compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements. This connection would add another route for tokenized U.S. equities to trade
Unlike products that merely mirror a stock’s price, Securitize Stocks are backed one‑for‑one by actual shares, preserving investor rights and economic benefits, and, where possible, can be converted into direct ownership on the issuer’s transfer‑agent records. The program aims to speed up the adoption of issuer‑sponsored tokenization as more issuers embrace the technology.
“Tokenized stocks should give investors more than a price on a wrapper that tracks a stock and is only offered offshore,” said Carlos Domingo, Chairman and CEO of Securitize. “The opportunity is to bring equities onchain without leaving behind the ownership, investor protections and market infrastructure that make U.S. capital markets work. Securitize Stocks are designed around that principle, while creating a bridge to a future where issuers themselves can participate directly in tokenization.”
Securitize Stocks give investors:
1:1 backing and security entitlements. Each token is backed one‑for‑one by an underlying share and constitutes a security entitlement under UCC Article 8, preserving rights and economic benefits such as dividends and, when applicable, voting rights. This differentiates Securitize Stocks from products that simply track a stock’s performance.
Global availability. Securitize Stocks will be offered to qualified investors in the U.S., EU and other permitted jurisdictions, subject to securities laws, sanctions rules and other restrictions.
No share lending. The shares that back Securitize Stocks will not be lent out. The tokens are built to support future on‑chain utilities, including lending and collateral markets like Aave.
A bridge to issuer‑sponsored tokenization. Securitize Stocks employ a convertible entitlement token (CET) structure. When a company adopts issuer‑sponsored tokenization, investors can convert their security entitlements into actual shares recorded on the company’s register through Securitize’s partnerships with leading transfer agents.
Compatibility with evolving U.S. market structure. The offering aligns with SEC guidance on tokenized securities. Secondary‑market trading is provided in a regulated mannercuritize Stocks are also institutional connectivity of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent of the NYSE. The TSV will place tokenized U.S. equities on‑chain in a compliant, permissioned setting, with plans for 24/7 trading, instant settlement and self‑custody of exchange‑listed securities for a worldwide audience.
“Global demand for U.S. equities is undeniable. Investors everywhere want access to the world’s deepest, most innovative capital markets, on their terms and around the clock. OKXICE is being built for exactly this kind of product: unlocking 24/7 access to U.S. stocks for global investors while preserving the full shareholder rights, protections and economic benefits they expect,” said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Co‑Chair of OKXICE.
Securitize chose Solana as the launch network for on‑chain trading of Securitize Stocks, with settlements in USDC. Solana also hosts trading of Securitize’s own tokenized common stock since its NYSE listing in July.
“Solana is the financial infrastructure for the 5.5 billion people on the internet. Tokenized equities give investors around the world access to investments they might otherwise never have had the opportunity to participate in, at internet scale,” said Nick Ducoff, GM, Institutional, Solana Foundation. “Securitize Stocks demonstrate what becomes possible when real securities and shareholder rights are combined with fast, efficient blockchain infrastructure. We’re excited to see Securitize launch this offering on Solana as the Token Supercycle accelerates and more of the world’s capital markets move on‑chain.”
Infrastructure for an Onchain U.S. Equities Market
Securitize Stocks combine blockchain, liquidity, brokerage, clearing, settlement and transfer‑agency infrastructure to link traditional U.S. securities markets with on‑chain venues.
At launch, Securitize Stocks will be accessible through Securitize’s existing Solana PropAMM, with Jump Trading acting as market maker to provide liquidity, price discovery and execution that meet market standards. Trading will start with extended hours and move toward full 24/7 availability. The tokens will trade alongside issuer‑sponsored tokenized equities, including Securitize’s own stock, SECZ, with access contingent on onboarding, KYC/AML checks, jurisdictional eligibility and applicable securities laws.
“Bringing U.S. equities on‑chain requires liquidity infrastructure capable of delivering the execution quality investors expect from modern markets,” said a spokesperson for Jump. “PropAMMs on Solana have shown that on‑chain markets can offer tight spreads, deep liquidity and transparent price discovery at scale. We’re excited to bring that technology to Securitize’s platform and help build efficient, liquid markets for tokenized U.S. equities.”
Institutional participants are expected to play an expanding role as tokenized equities mature. Ripple Prime plans to support the launch of Securitize Stocks and explore ways to integrate the assets into its broader institutional trading ecosystem.
“Securitize has been a leader in bringing institutional assets on‑chain, and this launch represents an important next step for tokenized capital markets, requiring the issuance, collateral and liquidity that robust markets need,” said Noel Kimmel, President, Ripple Prime. “As traditional and digital infrastructure converge, Ripple Prime is proud to work with partners driving how these assets become part of a broader institutional trading ecosystem.”
Tokenized equities also open possibilities for traditional securities to be used within on‑chain financial markets, such as lending and collateral applications.
“Bringing high‑quality assets on‑chain expands what is possible across decentralized finance,” said Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave. “Securitize has been a pioneer in connecting regulated financial assets with blockchain infrastructure, and Securitize Stocks represent an important step forward. As tokenized equities develop, we’re excited about the potential for these assets to become increasingly useful across on‑chain markets, including through lending and collateral applications.”
Behind the on‑chain trading experience, Securitize Stocks will link to established securities‑market infrastructure for clearing, custody and settlement.
“The evolution of tokenized equities depends on institutional‑grade clearing, custody and settlement infrastructure that can support innovation while upholding the standards of the U.S. securities markets,” said Michael Sanocki, CEO, RQD. “We’re excited to support Securitize as it builds a framework designed to connect on‑chain markets with the infrastructure that underpins traditional equities today.”
Learn more about Securitize Stocks at stocks.securitize.io.
