BlackRock-backed Securitize brings its own stock to the blockchain

The tokenized shares, trading under the ticker SECZ, represent the exact same common stock listed on the NYSE rather than a distinct class of equity. By migrating its ownership format to the blockchain immediately, the company aims to build an onchain shareholder base from the start. Securitize confirmed that these tokens remain subject to the same legal and contractual restrictions as the underlying exchange-traded shares.

This launch follows the company's $400 million merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a deal that saw over 71% of the SPAC's trust remain intact. During the first trading session, SECZ shares rose by more than 10%, climbing above $12 alongside a broader market rally that saw Bitcoin recover to the $62,000 level. Beyond its own equity, the firm is aggressively expanding its portfolio, recently partnering with Ethena Labs to allocate $250 million into its AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation fund. The move signals a broader industry shift, joining major players like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in moving traditional financial assets onto regulated blockchain infrastructure.