Key Developments
- •Securitize has obtained EU-wide licensing to operate a distributed ledger-based tokenized market infrastructure on the Avalanche blockchain.
- •This new platform connects to Securitize's existing U.S. system, facilitating the regulated issuance and trading of tokenized assets, including equities and bonds, across all 27 EU member states.
- •The service is slated to launch in early 2026, aiming to increase institutional participation in blockchain finance by offering a regulated and compliant environment for tokenized securities.
Securitize has secured full authorization from the European Union to operate a regulated tokenized trading and settlement system under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime. This marks a significant milestone for blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The licensed system will operate on Avalanche (AVAX) and connect directly with Securitize’s existing U.S. platform. This integration will enable compliant issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized securities across all 27 EU member states. The initiative is set to facilitate the first regulated tokenized asset issuances in early 2026, reflecting the growing institutional demand in the region.
We have obtained regulatory approval to operate as both an Investment Firm and a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) in the European Union (EU) using the @avax blockchain.
This makes us the first operator for regulated digital securities infrastructure in both the US and EU. pic.twitter.com/QInfkOiPI1
— Securitize (@Securitize) November 26, 2025
EU-Wide Regulated Tokenization Platform on Avalanche
The approval, granted by Spain’s CNMV, empowers Securitize to operate a unified on-chain marketplace for the trading and settlement of tokenized equities, bonds, and other financial instruments. The DLT Pilot Regime provides select regulatory exemptions, which are designed to facilitate real-world testing of distributed ledger technology without disrupting existing market frameworks. Avalanche was chosen for its capabilities, including low latency, custom logic functionalities, and increasing adoption by asset managers, notably highlighted by BlackRock’s decision to tokenize $500 million in money-market assets on the network. Securitize is thus strategically positioned as a leader in bridging U.S. and EU-regulated token markets.
Driving Institutional Adoption and Compliance
Securitize's dual-regulated platform offers institutional participants a compliant channel to issue and manage real-world assets on-chain, operating under robust legal guardrails. By merging conventional securities with on-chain funds, the ecosystem is designed to support mainstream investment vehicles that leverage the transparency and efficiency benefits of blockchain technology. The company's innovative regulated infrastructure complements broader industry trends toward tokenizing traditional assets, which aims to unlock liquidity and improve operational efficiencies within capital markets.
Securitize is also strategically partnering with Plume Layer-2 to integrate institutional-grade tokenized assets, initially including Hamilton Lane funds, into Plume’s Nest staking protocol. This integration will provide crypto holders with access to sophisticated funds that were previously restricted to accredited investors, thereby expanding Securitize’s presence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The collaboration aims to deploy £100 million in capital throughout 2026, effectively merging digital asset infrastructure with established financial systems.