Securitize Signs MOU with New York Stock Exchange to Support Tokenized Securities
Securitize, a leading platform for tokenizing Real World Assets, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Under the agreement, Securitize will act as the primary design partner for the NYSE's new digital transfer agent program, which aims to support on-chain settlement for tokenized securities. This collaboration will focus on establishing the regulatory, operational, and technical standards for an institutional-grade tokenized securities infrastructure.
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Securitize, Inc. ('Securitize'), a leading global platform (*1) for the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), announced that on March 24, 2026, US time, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), to collaborate on supporting the development of the tokenized securities market.
*This release is a convenience translation of the original English version. It does not guarantee the accuracy of the content. For precise details, please refer to the original English text (including 'Important Information and Where to Find It').
Original Article: https://securitize.io/learn/press/nyse-securitize-partnership-tokenized-securities
Securitize has been named the first digital transfer agent on the NYSE's tokenized securities platform (the 'Digital Trading Platform'), enabling companies and ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) issuers to issue blockchain-native securities.
(*1) https://app.rwa.xyz/platforms (October 2025)
Under the signed MOU, the NYSE will designate Securitize as its primary design partner to develop a digital transfer agent program that supports on-chain settlement for tokenized securities transactions.
Furthermore, they will collaborate on developing standards for digital transfer agents and tokenization agents participating in the digital ecosystem, and work to establish the regulatory, operational, and technical requirements for institutional-grade tokenized securities infrastructure.
Comment from Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group
'The NYSE continues to lead the industry in responsible innovation. As we explore how tokenization can enhance capital markets, it is crucial to build new infrastructure in a way that does not compromise the reliability, transparency, and protection that investors expect. Securitize has a wealth of experience in digital asset infrastructure and digital transfer agent services, making them a strong partner to co-design the next generation of market structure.'
This initiative leverages Securitize's experience as a leading tokenization platform and an SEC-registered digital transfer agent to define the role of digital transfer agent infrastructure in maintaining official records of ownership, supporting corporate actions, and ensuring that tokenized securities meet the standards of traditional markets.
It is anticipated that Securitize will assume the role of an approved digital transfer agent on the platform, subject to meeting applicable requirements.
Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize
'For years, Securitize has been building the regulatory-compliant infrastructure needed to bring RWAs on-chain. We are proud to support the NYSE in designing the foundational infrastructure for the digital transfer agent in the tokenized securities market. We aim to realize tokenization that functions within the actual market structure, equipped with the protection, management, and operational integrity required for listed securities.'
As part of a broader collaboration, Securitize Markets is expected to become one of the broker-dealer participants in the upcoming digital trading platform, supporting the development of the market structure for issuer-driven tokenized securities.
About Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds, and operates digital networks connecting people to opportunities. It provides financial technology and data services across major asset classes, offering customers access to essential workflow tools that enhance transparency and efficiency. ICE's futures, stock, and options exchanges (including the New York Stock Exchange) and clearinghouses support investing, capital raising, and risk management. With ICE Mortgage Technology, it is transforming the U.S. residential finance sector, from initial customer contact through loan origination, closing, registration, and the long-term servicing relationship. ICE transforms, streamlines, and automates industries, connecting customers to opportunities.
Safe Harbor Statement: Forward-looking statements in this press release regarding ICE's business are 'forward-looking statements' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties. For risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, please refer to ICE's SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 5, 2026.
About Securitize
Securitize is a global leader in the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), with over $4 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) (approximately 632 billion yen, as of November 2025). It is driving global tokenization through partnerships with top-tier asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. In the United States, it operates as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an SEC-registered digital transfer agent, a fund administrator, and an operator of an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS). In Europe, it is formally authorized as an investment firm and a Trading and Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making it the only company to hold licenses to operate regulated digital securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and the EU. It was also named to the 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech list.
*Yen conversion calculated at a rate of 1 USD = 158 JPY (Bank of Japan published rate, March 24, 2026)
Securitize Japan K.K. Overview
Company Name: Securitize Japan K.K.
Location: 6F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Jay Francisco Flores, Representative Director
Business: Provides a platform for issuing and managing digital securities.
Established: September 2018
Website: https://www.securitize.co.jp/
*This release is a convenience translation of the original English version. It does not guarantee the accuracy of the content. For precise details, please refer to the original English text (including 'Important Information and Where to Find It').
Original Article: https://securitize.io/learn/press/nyse-securitize-partnership-tokenized-securities
Securitize has been named the first digital transfer agent on the NYSE's tokenized securities platform (the 'Digital Trading Platform'), enabling companies and ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) issuers to issue blockchain-native securities.
(*1) https://app.rwa.xyz/platforms (October 2025)
Under the signed MOU, the NYSE will designate Securitize as its primary design partner to develop a digital transfer agent program that supports on-chain settlement for tokenized securities transactions.
Furthermore, they will collaborate on developing standards for digital transfer agents and tokenization agents participating in the digital ecosystem, and work to establish the regulatory, operational, and technical requirements for institutional-grade tokenized securities infrastructure.
Comment from Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group
'The NYSE continues to lead the industry in responsible innovation. As we explore how tokenization can enhance capital markets, it is crucial to build new infrastructure in a way that does not compromise the reliability, transparency, and protection that investors expect. Securitize has a wealth of experience in digital asset infrastructure and digital transfer agent services, making them a strong partner to co-design the next generation of market structure.'
This initiative leverages Securitize's experience as a leading tokenization platform and an SEC-registered digital transfer agent to define the role of digital transfer agent infrastructure in maintaining official records of ownership, supporting corporate actions, and ensuring that tokenized securities meet the standards of traditional markets.
It is anticipated that Securitize will assume the role of an approved digital transfer agent on the platform, subject to meeting applicable requirements.
Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize
'For years, Securitize has been building the regulatory-compliant infrastructure needed to bring RWAs on-chain. We are proud to support the NYSE in designing the foundational infrastructure for the digital transfer agent in the tokenized securities market. We aim to realize tokenization that functions within the actual market structure, equipped with the protection, management, and operational integrity required for listed securities.'
As part of a broader collaboration, Securitize Markets is expected to become one of the broker-dealer participants in the upcoming digital trading platform, supporting the development of the market structure for issuer-driven tokenized securities.
About Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds, and operates digital networks connecting people to opportunities. It provides financial technology and data services across major asset classes, offering customers access to essential workflow tools that enhance transparency and efficiency. ICE's futures, stock, and options exchanges (including the New York Stock Exchange) and clearinghouses support investing, capital raising, and risk management. With ICE Mortgage Technology, it is transforming the U.S. residential finance sector, from initial customer contact through loan origination, closing, registration, and the long-term servicing relationship. ICE transforms, streamlines, and automates industries, connecting customers to opportunities.
Safe Harbor Statement: Forward-looking statements in this press release regarding ICE's business are 'forward-looking statements' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties. For risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, please refer to ICE's SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 5, 2026.
About Securitize
Securitize is a global leader in the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), with over $4 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) (approximately 632 billion yen, as of November 2025). It is driving global tokenization through partnerships with top-tier asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. In the United States, it operates as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an SEC-registered digital transfer agent, a fund administrator, and an operator of an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS). In Europe, it is formally authorized as an investment firm and a Trading and Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making it the only company to hold licenses to operate regulated digital securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and the EU. It was also named to the 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech list.
*Yen conversion calculated at a rate of 1 USD = 158 JPY (Bank of Japan published rate, March 24, 2026)
Securitize Japan K.K. Overview
Company Name: Securitize Japan K.K.
Location: 6F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Jay Francisco Flores, Representative Director
Business: Provides a platform for issuing and managing digital securities.
Established: September 2018
Website: https://www.securitize.co.jp/