Securitize has received new regulatory approvals from FINRA that allow its broker‑dealer subsidiary, Securitize Markets, to custody tokenized securities and perform onchain “atomic settlement” between those securities and stablecoins, making it the first firm permitted to do this within a standard (non‑special‑purpose) broker‑dealer structure. This materially expands Securitize’s permissions beyond operating an ATS and transfer agent services, and positions the company as a full‑stack provider for primary issuance, secondary trading, custody, and settlement of tokenized securities. FINRA granted the expanded permissions through its Continuing Membership Application (CMA) process, which broker‑dealers must use to add new business lines or capabilities. Under the new approval, Securitize Markets can hold tokenized securities in custody, underwrite and act as a selling group participant for initial and secondary offerings, and clear and settle trades where tokenized securities are exchanged for stablecoins in a single, simultaneous onchain transaction. This atomic settlement structure replaces the traditional multi‑step process that typically involves multiple intermediaries and separate accounts, reducing operational complexity and settlement risk by ensuring delivery of securities and payment occur at the same time onchain. The move is significant for the development of regulated digital asset markets and real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization because it brings custody, trading, and settlement for tokenized securities into one regulated broker‑dealer entity, instead of relying on special‑purpose broker‑dealers or fragmented infrastructure. Industry coverage notes that previous players such as tZERO had custody permissions only via special‑purpose broker‑dealers, whereas Securitize’s authorization applies to a regular broker‑dealer, enabling a more integrated “one‑stop shop” for tokenized securities across primary and secondary markets. The approval also comes as Securitize pursues a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, a SPAC sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, after which the combined company, Securitize Holdings, Inc., is expected to list publicly under the ticker “SECZ,” subject to closing conditions and regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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