Key Highlights
- The SEC has declared effective the registration statement for Securitize’s proposed merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
- CEPT shareholders will vote on the transaction at a special meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026.
- Following completion, the combined company is expected to list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SECZ.”
Securitize, Inc., a digital asset securities firm, and Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective the Registration Statement on Form S-4 for their proposed business combination. The development represents a step toward Securitize becoming a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
The registration statement, filed by Securitize Holdings, Inc. (Pubco), relates to the previously announced merger between Securitize and the special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. With the SEC’s approval now in place, the transaction has cleared a key regulatory requirement.
According to the official announcement, the proposed business combination will be presented for approval to CEPT shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026, at a special meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026. If approved by shareholders and other customary closing conditions are satisfied, the deal is expected to close shortly thereafter.
Securitize Corp. to be list under ‘SECZ’ ticker
Upon completion of the transaction, the combined entity will operate as Securitize Corp. and is anticipated to list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SECZ.”
Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Securitize, says, “This marks another important milestone for Securitize and for the broader institutional adoption of tokenization.”
“Over the past several years, we have built regulated infrastructure designed to bring capital markets onchain in partnership with many of the world’s leading financial institutions. Becoming a public company would position Securitize to continue scaling that infrastructure globally as tokenization increasingly becomes part of mainstream financial markets,” he further mentioned.
In addition, Securitize has continued to grow its tokenized investment products in partnership with major asset managers, including BlackRock, Apollo Global Management, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. The company is further expanding its collaboration with BlackRock through the planned launch of the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle.
Company reports $19.5 million revenue in Q1 2026
Securitize, Inc. recently announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026, posting record revenue of $19.5 million. The figure represents a 39% increase compared to the same period last year.
The company reported a growth in key operational metrics. Average tokenized assets under management (AUM) reached $3.2 billion during the quarter, climbing further to $3.4 billion by March 31, 2026. Transaction volume for the period totaled $1.9 billion, while assets under administration (AUA) stood at $24.9 billion.
On the profitability side, Securitize recorded an adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million, down from $4.1 million in the prior-year quarter. The company reported a net loss of $7.9 million, equivalent to $0.88 per diluted share.
Public listing comes amid increased interest in blockchain-based products
Securitize has also been expanding its regulated infrastructure across broker-dealer, transfer-agent, fund-administration, and trading-system operations in both the United States and Europe. The move toward a public listing comes amid growing institutional interest in blockchain-based financial products.
If the transaction receives shareholder approval and closes as planned, Securitize’s public debut would represent a development for the digital asset sector, particularly in the area of regulated tokenization services. The company’s performance post-listing will likely be watched closely by investors interested in the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.
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