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Tokenization leader Securitize is in talks to go public via a Cantor Fitzgerald–backed SPAC at a valuation above $1 billion. Bloomberg reported talks, with the blank-check vehicle identified as Cantor Equity Partners II. Cointelegraph added details that the deal is not final and Securitize may still stay private.
The talks come as Securitize’s footprint in real-world assets has grown. Recent coverage by The Block said the firm oversees about $4.6B in tokenized assets, and Bloomberg noted the Cantor vehicle raised hundreds of millions to pursue deals. CrowdfundInsider summarized report highlights the “unicorn” valuation expectation.
A public listing would mark a milestone for on-chain finance, after Securitize helped tokenize BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. As CEO Carlos Domingo said earlier this year, “BlackRock’s BUIDL surpassing $1B in AUM represents a significant moment for on-chain finance,” adding that tokenized securities are “a tangible innovation.” (Carlos Domingo, Co-founder & CEO) said statement.
Cointelegraph also noted momentum in 2025 listings, with multiple crypto firms choosing public markets, suggesting rising institutional interest in tokenization—even as Securitize’s SPAC path remains under discussion.
