Securitize Gains FINRA Approval for Tokenized Securities Custody

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved an expansion of Securitize’s broker‑dealer registration, allowing the firm to custody, underwrite and settle tokenized securities for U.S. listed companies. The approval also enables on‑chain settlement of these assets using stablecoins, linking regulated capital‑market workflows with blockchain infrastructure. Securitize’s partnership with Computershare will let issuers offer issuer‑sponsored token (IST) shares alongside traditional stock, providing 24/7 trading and atomic settlement that could reduce friction in capital flows. While market prices for Bitcoin and Ethereum showed little immediate reaction, the regulatory clearance signals a move toward a fully regulated tokenized securities ecosystem in the United States.