- Securitize is the only company authorised to operate tokenised securities infrastructure in both the US and EU.
- The European platform will run on Avalanche, combining trading venue and securities depository functions.
- CNMV Investment Firm licence is passported across major EU countries; first issuance expected early 2026, supporting major institutional clients.
Securitize has secured EU approval to operate a regulated trading and settlement system, making it the only firm with licensed tokenised securities infrastructure spanning both the US and EU markets. Spain’s CNMV granted the authorisation, allowing Securitize to provide a fully regulated framework for issuing, trading, and settling tokenised assets across the EU.
The company will run its European platform on Avalanche, a blockchain using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to record transactions across a decentralised network. It combines the functions of a trading venue and a central securities depository, improving efficiency in tokenised markets.
Securitize’s Investment Firm licence, awarded in December 2024, authorises it to execute client orders, hold assets in custody, and act as a transfer agent for tokenised securities. The licence has been extended via passporting to major European jurisdictions including Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, supporting cross-border tokenised operations.
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Securitize Prepares for European Launch
The first tokenised issuance on the new European platform is scheduled for early 2026. CEO Carlos Domingo stated the approval “connects two of the world’s biggest financial markets,” enabling a harmonised approach for issuers and investors across the Atlantic.
EU regulators, including CNMV, ESMA, the Bank of Spain, and the European Central Bank, contributed to the development of the authorisation framework.
Securitize counts major institutions such as BlackRock, Apollo, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck among its clients. The firm’s BUIDL fund, the first onchain Treasurys product to surpass US$1 billion (AU$1.54 billion), has expanded to over US$4 billion (AU$6.16 billion) in assets under management. The dual-region approval strengthens Securitize’s position as a leading provider of regulated tokenisation infrastructure, enabling a seamless link between issuance, trading, and settlement of digitalised financial instruments.
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