Securitize SPAC merger approved, will list on NYSE under ticker SECZ

Tokenization infrastructure company Securitize announced on June 29 that its SPAC merger partner Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders approved the merger, clearing the last major hurdle for Securitize to become a public company. According to Securitize's announcement on X, the merged entity will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol SECZ.

Trading Timeline: Merger Completion on Wednesday, SECZ Trading Starts Thursday

Securitize's official announcement lists the following timeline:

Wednesday (July 1, 2026): Merger transaction completion, subject to customary closing conditions.

Thursday (July 2, 2026): The combined company begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker SECZ.

CEPT shares rose as much as 20% during Monday's trading session.

Listing Background: Securitize's Business Scope and Early Shareholder Structure

Founded in 2017, Securitize now provides blockchain-based investment product issuance infrastructure for major asset managers such as BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, and VanEck. BlackRock and ARK Invest are disclosed early investors in Securitize.

CoinDesk characterized this listing as one of the first pure-play tokenization companies to list on a major exchange, offering public market investors a direct channel to invest in the tokenization sector. SECZ's full equity structure will be disclosed through standard listing documents as required by the NYSE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Through which path is Securitize going public, and what is CEPT?

Securitize is going public by merging with Special Purpose Acquisition Company Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT). The SPAC path allows a target company to list by merging with an already-listed shell company without the traditional IPO process. Shareholder approval from CEPT was a necessary prerequisite for the merger, achieved on June 29, 2026.

Which major institutions does Securitize provide tokenization services for?

Securitize's disclosed clients include BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, and VanEck, assisting these institutions in issuing traditional investment products on blockchain networks. BlackRock and ARK Invest are also early equity investors in Securitize.

When is SECZ expected to begin trading on the NYSE?

According to Securitize's official announcement, SECZ will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the day following merger completion (Thursday, July 2, 2026). The merger transaction itself is planned to close on Wednesday, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.