Securitize announces ‘real’ tokenized stocks, touts DeFi integration

Securitize announced plans to launch the first compliant, onchain trading experience for public stocks issued as tokens that represent real share ownership, expected in the first quarter of 2026. The company emphasizes that these tokens are "real, regulated shares" issued onchain and recorded directly on the issuer's cap table, avoiding structures that only mirror stock prices. Trading will utilize a familiar "swap-style" interface for decentralized finance (DeFi) users, allowing for fully on-chain trading in real time, even outside traditional market hours. Securitize criticized existing tokenized stock products for offering only exposure without ownership, often relying on risky structures or lacking necessary KYC/AML compliance. Securitize's approach integrates regulated securities and compliance, using whitelisted wallets for transfers, and acting as the SEC-registered transfer agent to ensure tokens are legally recognized shares. The primary benefit highlighted is programmability, enabling tokenized securities to interact with DeFi platforms and smart contracts while maintaining compliance.

(Source：Cointelegraph)