Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) and Cantor Fitzgerald disclosed on July 15 2026 a partnership that will allow public companies to launch initial public offerings and follow‑on share sales using a blockchain‑based infrastructure.
Collaboration Framework
Under the agreement, Cantor Fitzgerald contributes its equity capital‑markets expertise and trading capabilities, while Securitize delivers the tokenization technology required to issue, distribute, and manage digital securities. The arrangement also incorporates Securitize Markets, the firm’s SEC‑registered broker‑dealer affiliate, to handle the offering and settlement processes.
Regulatory Alignment and Market Reach
Both parties emphasized that the tokenized offerings will remain inside the existing regulatory framework governing traditional public offerings, ensuring compliance for investors and issuers alike. By extending tokenization to the primary capital‑raising stage, the partnership seeks to merge conventional market access with the efficiencies of blockchain and crypto‑based solutions.
Historical Context
Securitize entered the public market through a special‑purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction that was backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, establishing a foundation for the current collaboration. The firms anticipate that the combined expertise will streamline capital formation and broaden investor participation across the blockchain‑enabled securities market.