- NYSE partners with Securitize to build blockchain infrastructure for tokenized stock trading.
- Tokenized stock market surpasses $1 billion in value, reflecting rising investor demand.
- Major exchanges are racing to offer tokenized securities amid recent regulatory approvals.
In a major Wall Street infrastructure shift, The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with tokenization platform Securitize to develop blockchain-based stock trading, according to a Tuesday announcement. Consequently, Securitize will become the first digital transfer agent for the upcoming Digital Trading Platform.
The planned venue, announced by parent company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in January, aims to support 24/7 trading and instant settlement using stablecoins. Meanwhile, it intends to preserve traditional shareholder dividends and governance rights for tokenized shares.
This agreement follows other exchange operators building blockchain infrastructure. For instance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently greenlit Nasdaq‘s pilot proposal to support tokenized securities trading.
NYSE Group president Lynn Martin emphasized the need for new infrastructure to maintain investor trust, stating “As we explore how tokenization can enhance capital markets, it is critical that new infrastructure is developed in a way that preserves the trust, transparency, and protections investors expect.”
Demand for blockchain-based stocks is demonstrably rising. The total value of tokenized stocks surpassed $1 billion on March 10, according to data from RWA.xyz.
However, tokenized stocks remain only the sixth-largest segment within the broader $26 billion real-world asset tokenization market. Tokenized treasury debt holds the top position, valued at approximately $11.8 billion.
Leading crypto exchanges are also entering this competitive space. Coinbase recently launched 24/7 stock perpetual futures for non-U.S. traders, offering exposure to major stocks like Apple and NVIDIA.
Similarly, Binance and Kraken have introduced tokenized perpetual futures trading on offshore platforms. This activity signals a significant evolution in how traditional financial assets are accessed and traded globally.
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