NYSE taps Securitize for development of tokenized securities markets

• The New York Stock Exchange has partnered with Securitize to develop infrastructure for tokenized securities trading.
• Securitize will serve as a digital transfer agent, enabling the issuance of blockchain-based securities on the NYSE’s tokenization platform.
• The Nasdaq recently received SEC's approval to begin trading tokenized securities on its platform.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Securitize to develop infrastructure supporting tokenized securities, according to a statement on Tuesday.

Securitize to power NYSE tokenized securities initiative

Under the agreement, the firms will collaborate to build a digital transfer agent framework to enable onchain settlement of tokenized securities. The initiative will focus on establishing standards for regulatory compliance, operational processes, and technical requirements, ensuring tokenized assets maintain the same investor protections and transparency as traditional securities.

“As we explore how tokenization can enhance capital markets, it is critical that new infrastructure is developed in a way that preserves the trust, transparency, and protections investors expect,” said Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group.

Securitize will serve as the first digital transfer agent to issue blockchain-native securities for corporate issuers and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE’s planned Digital Trading Platform. Its broker-dealer arm, Securitize Markets, is also expected to contribute to market structure development, including liquidity provision.

“We are proud to support NYSE in helping design the foundational transfer agent infrastructure for tokenized securities markets. This is about building tokenization in a way that works within real market structure, with the protections, controls, and operational integrity required for public securities,” said Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize.

The collaboration builds on Securitize’s experience in real-world assets tokenization. The company manages more than $3 billion in tokenized assets — excluding stablecoins — and holds multiple regulatory registrations, including as a broker-dealer and a transfer agent.

The announcement comes amid growing interest in tokenization across financial markets. Earlier this month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a tokenization pilot program for the Nasdaq, allowing the trading of tokenized versions of securities such as those in the Russell 1000 Index and select ETFs.

The pilot is expected to support faster settlement processes, including the potential for same-day clearing, as exchanges and market participants explore the use of blockchain infrastructure in traditional financial systems.