The New York Stock Exchange uses securitization to fuel the surge in tokenized securities

The agreement leverages Securitize’s SEC-registered transfer agent status to develop compliant infrastructure for the issuance and management of blockchain-native securities at scale.

The New York Stock Exchange, part of the Intercontinental Exchange, and Securitize announced a collaboration to advance tokenized securities markets.

Securitize has been named as the first digital transfer agent eligible to create blockchain-native securities for corporate and ETF issuers on an upcoming NYSE-affiliated digital trading platform.

NYSE securitization transaction

The partnership, formalized by a memorandum of understanding, will see NYSE work with Securitize as a design partner to create a digital transfer agent program. The main objective is to enable on-chain settlement of tokenized securities transactions.

According to the official press release, the two entities will jointly develop standards for digital transfer agents and tokenization agents, focusing on the regulatory, operational and technical requirements necessary for institutional-grade infrastructure.

Commenting on the latest development, NYSE Group Chairman Lynn Martin said:

“The NYSE continues to lead the industry in responsible innovation. As we explore how tokenization can improve capital markets, it is critical that new infrastructure is developed in a way that preserves the trust, transparency and protection expected by investors. Securitize brings deep digital asset infrastructure and transfer agency experience, making it a strong partner to help design this next generation of market structure.”

The initiative will leverage Securitize’s position as an SEC-registered transfer agent and its experience in tokenizing real-world assets to help define how transfer agents maintain ownership records, manage securities transactions, and ensure compliance with traditional market standards in a blockchain-based environment. Subject to compliance with applicable requirements, this work is expected to support Securitize’s designation as an approved digital transfer agent on the platform.

Additionally, Securitize Markets is expected to participate as a broker on the digital trading platform. The collaboration aims to establish fundamental frameworks for the integration of tokenized securities into regulated financial markets.

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This development comes after the NYSE announced in January outlining its plans to create a platform that supports both the trading and settlement of tokenized securities based on blockchain, potentially enabling 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds.

The tokenization trend is gaining momentum

The collaboration coincides with a broader industry trend to extend tokenization to traditional financial products.

A recent report from Presto Research predicts that tokenized assets could approach $490 billion by the end of 2026, driven by the expansion of real-world assets and stablecoins. The company’s outlook indicates continued demand for U.S. Treasuries and credit products on blockchain networks, as well as growing use of stablecoins in global payments.