Digital asset securities firm Securitize has appointed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Brett Redfearn as its President and a member of its board of directors. The move adds significant regulatory experience to the company's leadership as it prepares for a public listing later this year.
Redfearn previously led the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets. In his new role, he will work with Securitize’s leadership team to scale the company's offerings across issuance, trading, and fund administration. Securitize specializes in tokenizing traditional financial assets—such as funds or private credit—into blockchain-based tokens to facilitate easier trading.
The appointment comes amid growing institutional interest in asset tokenization, with banks and asset managers exploring blockchain technology to speed up settlement and broaden investor access. Securitize is positioning itself as a regulated bridge between these traditional institutions and digital asset infrastructure.
The hire strengthens Securitize's executive bench as it moves toward a proposed public listing via a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. It also reflects a broader industry trend of crypto-native firms bringing in former regulators to help navigate complex policy landscapes.
"Brett has been instrumental in how modern markets are structured and regulated," said Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo. "He is deeply familiar with our business, leadership team, and long-term vision."
Redfearn brings a hybrid background in traditional finance and crypto. Before Securitize, he founded Panorama Financial Markets Advisory, where he advised exchanges and asset managers. He also served as Head of Capital Markets at Coinbase (COIN), focusing on expanding institutional participation in digital assets. Prior to his SEC role, Redfearn spent over a dozen years at JP Morgan.
