Securitize, the tokenization infrastructure firm behind BlackRock’s $3 billion BUIDL money market fund, has secured final approval from Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders to complete its SPAC merger, clearing the way for a New York Stock Exchange listing on July 2, 2026. The combined entity will trade under the ticker SECZ.
Securitize announced that the business combination is expected to close on July 1, with the new public company operating as Securitize Corp. The merger will infuse approximately $400 million in gross proceeds, including an oversubscribed $225 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing. Fewer than 30% of CEPT holders redeemed shares, leaving over 71% of the SPAC trust intact.
“Today, tokenization is moving into the mainstream, and we believe becoming a public company gives us the visibility, credibility, and capital to lead that next phase of growth,” said co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo. The listing highlights surging demand for real-world asset tokenization; the 15 leading protocols have seen total value locked grow 128% over the past year to $21.84 billion.
Securitize’s infrastructure supports funds from BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. Its recent expansion includes Ethena Labs’ planned $250 million allocation into a tokenized AAA-rated CLO fund, now accessible on Solana. Benchmark Equity Research recently reiterated a “Buy” rating with a $16 price target, citing Securitize’s broad regulatory licenses as a key differentiator.
