Woofun AI reports that Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald have established a strategic partnership to facilitate tokenized initial public offerings within public markets, aiming to integrate blockchain-based securities into traditional capital structures.

Announced on Wednesday, the operational framework targets primary issuances, allowing entities to raise capital via tokenized securities while adhering to existing regulatory standards for public offerings. The structure supports both initial public offerings and follow-on secondary offerings, where listed companies issue additional shares. Securitize will supply the underlying tokenization infrastructure for issuance, distribution, and servicing, with its SEC-registered broker-dealer affiliate, Securitize Markets, handling offering participation and settlement. Cantor Fitzgerald will contribute its equity capital markets expertise and trading capabilities typically associated with public market transactions.

This collaboration extends a pre-existing relationship, as Securitize previously went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by Cantor Fitzgerald. While tokenization efforts have historically concentrated on private credit and Treasurys, the industry is increasingly exploring blockchain infrastructure for public equities, marking a shift from private to public asset digitization.

Market momentum for tokenized stocks has accelerated, outpacing broader digital asset growth.

Woofun AI data shows that on-chain tokenized stock values rose 16% over the past 30 days, reaching nearly $1.9 billion. This expansion is driving established financial institutions to deepen their involvement in the sector.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC) plans to pilot tokenized stocks and US Treasurys with nearly 40 financial companies, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Following DTCC’s May announcement to launch tokenized trading services by October, assets slated for inclusion include shares of Microsoft (MSFT) and Circle (CRCL), alongside ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index, Nasdaq 100 index, and short-term US Treasury bonds. This convergence of major infrastructure providers and traditional finance giants signals a structural shift toward hybrid capital markets.