Securitize Set to Go Public Through Merger with Cantor's SPAC, Report States
Securitize, a leading tokenization platform, may become one of the first major firms in this sector to go public by merging with Cantor Fitzgerald's blank-check company, highlighting a growing interest for on-chain financial solutions.
Securitize, the tokenization platform known for major blockchain-related investment products, including the tokenized US Treasury fund from BlackRock, is reportedly negotiating with Cantor Fitzgerald for a public listing through a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).
A report from Bloomberg indicates that Securitize is in talks to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II Inc., a blank-check entity supported by Cantor Fitzgerald, which could value Securitize at over $1 billion.
Source: Bloomberg
This SPAC serves as a publicly traded shell designed to raise funds to acquire a private firm. Through this merger, the private firm can go public without the longer conventional initial public offering (IPO) process.
Over recent years, numerous crypto-related companies have chosen this approach, such as Bakkt and Core Scientific. Circle, which issues the USDC stablecoin, attempted a similar SPAC merger in 2021 but later retracted, while it later went public this year with significant success.
As public listings for digital asset firms gain momentum, 2025 has seen a flurry of companies like Circle and Gemini going public, reflecting renewed institutional interest in crypto equities.
In addition, Securitize has been active in raising capital, securing $47 million in May 2024 led by BlackRock, with participation from notable entities such as Paxos, Aptos Labs, and Circle.
SPAC discussions highlight increasing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets
The news surrounding Securitize’s potential SPAC aligns with the growing interest in on-chain financial solutions. According to RWA.xyz, tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) on blockchain platforms has surpassed $33 billion, predominantly driven by sectors such as private credit and US Treasury bonds.
Major financial institutions, including BNY Mellon, are also deepening their engagement in tokenization. Recently, they announced an exploration into tokenized deposits for faster fund transfers, and a partnership with Goldman Sachs for tokenized money market funds.
Furthermore, S&P Global is launching the Digital Markets 50 Index to track various cryptocurrencies and blockchain-linked equities, in collaboration with the tokenization firm Dinari.
