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Odaily News: Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that after the Senate declined to advance the CLARITY Act on September 15, stablecoin platforms retain room to offer balance rewards to customers, and exchanges such as Coinbase also continue to maintain existing state-level licenses and advantages in integrating trading and brokerage operations.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading on September 17, allowing qualifying platforms to adopt permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools for testing. Hougan listed Securitize, which provides services for BlackRock, Apollo, and KKR tokenized funds, as a beneficiary.SEC staff updated token buyback guidance on September 28, stating that for networks that are already functional and have no centralized party, buyback announcements do not constitute a promise on which purchasers rely for expected profits; the guidance does not have legal effect. (Bitcoin.com News)
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has announced the tokenization of its approximately $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) through Securitize, marking the first fund under ARK to be officially brought on-chain.ARKVX is an actively managed fund with an investment scope covering private and public market technology companies. Its current portfolio includes companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks. The tokenization will not change the fund's investment strategy; rather, it will move existing fund shares onto blockchain infrastructure.The tokenized version will be deployed on Ethereum and made available to eligible investors through Securitize. Securitize will be responsible for fund issuance, investor onboarding, and the related on-chain infrastructure.ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood stated that tokenizing the ARK Venture Fund is a practical implementation of the company's assessment of the future evolution—even "revolution"—of capital markets. She believes that tokenization has the potential to fundamentally change the way investors participate in private and public financial markets.
According to The Defiant, KB Securities, securities tokenization platform Securitize, and Optimism have signed an exploratory memorandum of understanding to advance asset tokenization in South Korea. On social media platform X, Optimism stated that its first product will be tokenized bonds; however, a blog post published on the same day mentioned two tokenized funds. South Korea's first-phase regulatory framework for this is expected to launch in February 2027.
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According to Cointelegraph, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and BlackRock-backed tokenization platform Securitize have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a cooperation framework to support the implementation of regulated tokenization projects, attract institutional participation, and strengthen Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem. Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, stated that Dubai has become one of the most forward-thinking jurisdictions globally for digital asset innovation, and their collaboration aims to advance tokenization from a "concept into mainstream financial infrastructure." VARA noted that the MoU currently focuses on establishing a cooperative framework, with no specific projects announced at this time.
According to The Defiant, Securitize's tokenized high-yield credit fund HINC has officially been listed as collateral on the Solana lending protocol Loopscale, enabling accredited investors to stake HINC shares to borrow USDG stablecoins without redeeming their positions. HINC primarily holds high-yield corporate bonds and tranched CLO assets, with Neuberger Berman acting as sub-advisor (managing $613 billion in AUM). With a minimum subscription threshold of $100,000, the fund is exclusively available to accredited investors. This marks the third Securitize product integrated into Loopscale, following the prior listing of Apollo's ACRED and Securitize-listed equity token SECZ as collateral. HINC's net asset value is updated daily and recorded on-chain by RedStone, which Loopscale utilizes for pricing and liquidation triggers. Currently, Loopscale's total value locked stands at $91.3 million, with an active loan volume of $55.9 million.
According to The Block, Securitize President Brett Redfearn stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission withdrew the crypto innovation exemption rules last Friday due to concerns over the voting progress of the Clarity Act. Redfearn expects the rules to be introduced following the Senate vote on September 15, likely in early October.
Odaily News: Sui announced on the X platform that its first integration with Securitize is now live. The high-yield tokenized fund HINC brings high-yield bonds, CLOs, and leveraged loans on-chain, expanding beyond the treasuries and money markets that most current tokenized funds focus on.
: Asset management giant BlackRock has announced the launch of two tokenized money market products: the BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) and the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle (BRSRV). BSTBL will offer Ethereum-based tokenized shares of an existing money market fund. These on-chain shares can be transferred between approved wallets, subject to regulatory compliance. BNY Mellon will serve as the transfer agent and tokenization service provider for BSTBL. BRSRV, meanwhile, is a new tokenized money market fund designed for digital-native institutional investors, supporting daily dividend reinvestment and multi-blockchain access, and can be used for a variety of digital asset applications, including stablecoin reserve management. Securitize will serve as the transfer agent and tokenization service provider for this fund.
Securitize partners with Cantor Fitzgerald to develop a blockchain-based IPO framework, enabling tokenized securities issuance within the existing U.S. securities regulatory framework.
As the tokenization of capital markets intensifies, the Securities Transfer Association (STA) recently submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), warning that stock tokens issued by third-party entities could undermine market integrity. The association is calling on regulators to prioritize tokenized securities authorized by listed companies in future rulemaking.The STA represents numerous Wall Street transfer agents, whose members argue that genuine tokenized stocks should be formally authorized by the issuing company and recorded on the official shareholder register, rather than consisting of "wrapped" token products created by independent platforms.The association points out that third-party stock tokens could confuse investors regarding their actual holdings and expose them to platform credit, custody, and operational risks, without establishing a direct legal relationship with the listed company. Therefore, any innovation exemptions, pilot programs, or permanent regulatory frameworks for tokenized securities should be prioritized for the issuer-supported model. The STA also urges the SEC to reform the existing Direct Registration System (DRS), arguing that the current U.S. securities depository system struggles to meet the real-time transfer and settlement demands of on-chain securities. It recommends that regulators collaborate with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to optimize the digital securities infrastructure.Currently, the global tokenized stock market, valued at approximately $2 billion, is predominantly led by the third-party model, including products launched by Ondo Finance and Kraken, while institutions like Securitize and Figure adopt the issuer-authorized model. (CoinDesk)
on July 9 that Grayscale released research stating that stock tokenization will undergo three stages of development, with Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network most likely to benefit as ownership models evolve. Grayscale noted that third-party wrapped tokens account for over 70% of the tokenized stock market capitalization. In this model, traditional stocks are placed in special purpose vehicles, and investors receive tokens representing claims on the vehicle's equity, rather than direct ownership. Such wrapped assets operate on Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and can be traded and integrated into decentralized finance applications. Grayscale identified the pilot program planned by DTCC as the second stage of tokenized stock development, with Canton Network set to be the first blockchain used for the DTCC tokenization pilot. The third stage is issuer-sponsored tokenization, where companies natively issue securities on-chain. Securitize became the first publicly traded company to tokenize its own common stock when it listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Grayscale expects that wrapped tokens, the DTCC equity model, and issuer-sponsored issuance will coexist for the next several years. (Bitcoin.com News).
: Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo stated that after its NYSE listing, the company will utilize approximately $400 million in capital reserves to pursue mergers and acquisitions, aiming to expand its institutional-grade asset tokenization business. By completing its listing through a merger with Cantor Fitzgerald's SPAC, the company retained about 70% of its trust funds, providing sufficient cash reserves to support the next phase of expansion.Carlos Domingo noted that the acquisition targets will primarily focus on areas complementary to the tokenization business, rather than direct competitors, with the goal of building a "full-stack tokenization service platform" for institutional clients.Securitize currently serves institutions including BlackRock, KKR, Apollo, and VanEck, having issued approximately $4.4 billion in tokenized assets, including products such as BlackRock's BUIDL fund. (CoinDesk)
According to The Block, tokenization leader Securitize (stock ticker: SECZ) officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2 local time, with an opening price of $12.45, an intraday high of $13.70, and a closing price of $12.30. Meanwhile, Securitize simultaneously launched tokenized stocks on the Solana and Avalanche chains, becoming the first company to achieve "traditional market + on-chain" dual-track issuance on the first day of listing, supporting 24/7 trading. Securitize President Brett Redfearn stated that the company is actively negotiating with the capital markets departments of major investment banks such as JPMorgan Chase, and plans to distribute IPO shares in tokenized form to crypto wallets such as MetaMask and OKX within the next 3 to 6 months.
Odaily Odaily: Securitize shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol SECZ. Securitize is a tokenization company backed by BlackRock, which has assisted companies like BlackRock in issuing securities on-chain. Securitize President Brett Redfearn stated that bringing real-world assets on-chain allows investors to control assets in digital form and reduces intermediaries in traditional businesses. Using stock lending as an example, he noted that Robinhood currently retains approximately 85% of the related revenue, while Charles Schwab splits the revenue evenly with users. Redfearn believes that DeFi can offer investors in the tokenized securities ecosystem more ways to utilize assets, but such growth also depends on development by external builders. Robinhood is expected to launch a new product on Wednesday; previously, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel suggested that it may include tokenized stocks compatible with DeFi.
According to The Block, Ethena Labs will allocate $250 million to Securitize’s tokenized AAA-rated CLO fund STAC, which has already launched on Solana. STAC—launched by Securitize in partnership with BNY—invests in U.S. dollar-denominated AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) targeting the structured credit market.
Odaily Odaily, Securitize officially announced that Hamilton Lane's tokenized senior credit opportunity fund, HLSCOPE, is now live on the TRON blockchain. This marks the first Securitize-issued asset launched on TRON. Qualified investors can access HLSCOPE on TRON through Securitize.Securitize will leverage its official interoperability partner, Wormhole, to enable HLSCOPE tokens to move across blockchain ecosystems. Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize, stated that bringing HLSCOPE to TRON expands access to private markets through financial activity infrastructure. Justin Sun, Founder of TRON, said that welcoming Securitize and HLSCOPE into the TRON ecosystem is an important step in connecting traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure. (financewire)
According to The Block, Securitize announced that HLSCOPE, a tokenized private credit fund operated by Hamilton Lane, has launched on TRON—marking the first asset issued by Securitize and deployed on TRON.
According to PR Newswire, the Open Transaction Layer (OTL) officially launched on May 28 as an open industry initiative aimed at establishing a unified transaction coordination standard for on-chain finance. OTL defines shared protocols among institutions, non-custodial wallets, and AI agents for identity verification, messaging, and transaction coordination—covering the entire transaction lifecycle, including discovery, compliance, and settlement. The founding alliance comprises over 25 members, including leading financial institutions, payment service providers, and blockchain foundations such as Fireblocks, Checkout.com, Cross River Bank, MetaMask, Robinhood, Securitize, Wintermute, Solana Foundation, and Polygon. OTL’s technical specifications are built upon mature standards including W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and ISO 20022, and adopt a modular five-layer architecture covering Identity, Session, Transport, Messaging, and Application layers. The specifications have been published under an open-source license at otl.network, and the alliance is also open to additional institutional participation.
: Multiple institutions including Robinhood, MetaMask, and eToro, along with Fireblocks, Checkout.com, Cross River Bank, Securitize, Wintermute, and others, jointly announced their participation in the "Open Transaction Layer (OTL)" initiative, aimed at establishing a unified transaction coordination protocol layer for on-chain finance.OTL is positioned as an open protocol stack for coordinating identity verification, compliance validation, transaction messaging, and execution processes among wallets, institutions, and AI agents, addressing the integration fragmentation problem currently plaguing cross-institutional interactions in on-chain finance, where entities operate in silos.The current coalition members include payment companies, trading platforms, wallets, market makers, and custody and stablecoin infrastructure providers, including Robinhood, MetaMask, eToro, MoonPay, SoFi, Wintermute, among others, as well as foundations from multiple public chains such as TON, Solana, Stellar, and Polygon. (Financefeeds)