Securitize, a leading digital securities infrastructure provider, has announced a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners II (NASDAQ: CEPT). The transaction is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $400 million, inclusive of a PIPE (private investment in public equity) commitment, subject to the deduction of related fees. Upon closing, the combined entity will be renamed Securitize Corp., and its common stock is scheduled to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SECZ” on July 2, 2026.
Deal Structure and Redemption Dynamics
The $400 million fundraise includes both SPAC trust cash and PIPE capital. The CEPT shareholders' meeting to approve the deal has been set for June 29. According to the company, the current redemption rate stands below 30%, indicating strong support from existing SPAC investors who are choosing to remain in the combined entity rather than redeem their shares. This low redemption rate reduces the risk of funding shortfall and signals market confidence in Securitize’s business model and growth trajectory. If approved, Securitize will become one of the few RWA (real-world asset) tokenization platforms to go public via a SPAC and list directly on the NYSE main board.
Regulatory Compliance and Managed Assets
Securitize claims to have obtained regulatory licenses for digital securities infrastructure in both the United States (from the SEC) and the European Union (from relevant authorities). This dual‑license status allows the company to legally conduct tokenized issuance, secondary trading, and custody across two of the world’s most important financial jurisdictions. As of the disclosure, Securitize manages over $4 billion in on‑chain real‑world assets, covering asset classes such as private equity funds, commercial real estate, and debt instruments. The company’s regulatory edge and asset scale position it as a key player in the convergence of traditional capital markets and blockchain‑based finance.
Market Implications and Outlook
The NYSE listing will provide Securitize with enhanced capital access, greater liquidity, and a broader investor base to fuel its global expansion. As traditional financial assets increasingly migrate onto blockchain rails, Securitize’s public market debut could serve as a pivotal compliance‑oriented benchmark. It may pave the way for other tokenization firms to pursue similar SPAC or IPO routes, accelerating institutional adoption of digital securities and RWA tokenization. With $4 billion in AUM and a regulatory‑first approach, Securitize is well‑positioned to capture a significant share of the emerging trillion‑dollar tokenized asset market.