Securitize and Computershare Partner to Tokenize US Stocks

Securitize and transfer agent Computershare have entered an agreement to allow U.S.-listed companies to issue equity securities in tokenized form [1]. This partnership enables issuers to create "Issuer-Sponsored Tokens" (ISTs) that exist alongside traditional shares, including those held in the Direct Registration System [1].

The initiative aims to provide a pathway for public companies to bring their capital structures onchain while remaining within existing regulatory frameworks [1]. Under the agreement, Computershare will act as the transfer agent for these tokens, managing corporate actions and maintaining direct communication between issuers and shareholders [1]. According to Securitize, these tokens are not derivatives and do not alter the underlying equity, but rather offer shareholders the choice to consolidate their holdings in a digital wallet [1].

This development follows a series of regulatory milestones for Securitize. On May 4, 2026, the firm announced that its subsidiary, Securitize Markets, received approval from FINRA to custody tokenized securities and facilitate atomic settlement [2]. This approval allows the broker-dealer to clear and settle transactions between tokenized securities and stablecoins directly onchain, effectively removing the need for the multi-step, intermediary-heavy processes that have historically defined securities trading [2].

By integrating custody and execution within a regulated broker-dealer framework, Securitize can now act as an underwriter for both initial and secondary tokenized offerings [2]. The firm, which reported over $4 billion in assets under management as of April 2026, is also currently working toward a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. [1]. That transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026 and would result in the combined entity listing on a major exchange under the ticker "SECZ" [1].

The move signals a shift toward merging traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain technology, though the pace of adoption remains tied to how effectively these new digital assets interoperate with existing market systems. Whether this infrastructure can scale to meet the demands of major U.S. public markets depends on how quickly issuers move to adopt these onchain options for their capital structures.