# NYSE Partners with Securitize to Advance Tokenized Securities

> NYSE partners with Securitize to launch a digital transfer agent program, paving the way for compliant, blockchain-native tokenized securities and on-chain settlement.

By Lidia Yadlos · March 24, 2026

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_New York — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), part of Intercontinental Exchange, has teamed up with Securitize to accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities. The collaboration aims to create a compliant, blockchain-native infrastructure for issuing and managing securities at scale._

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[Securitize](https://securitize.io/) will serve as the first digital transfer agent eligible to mint tokenized securities for corporate issuers and ETFs on an upcoming NYSE-affiliated digital trading platform.

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## Building a Digital Transfer Agent Program

Under a Memorandum of Understanding, NYSE and Securitize will develop a digital transfer agent framework to enable on-chain settlement of tokenized securities. The partnership focuses on creating standards for:

- Regulatory compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Technical infrastructure

Lynn Martin, NYSE Group President, commented:

> “The NYSE continues to lead the industry in responsible innovation. As we explore how tokenization can enhance capital markets, it is critical that new infrastructure is developed in a way that preserves trust, transparency, and investor protections. Securitize brings deep experience in digital asset infrastructure and transfer agency, making them a strong partner for this next-generation market structure.”

Securitize’s SEC-registered status and prior experience in tokenizing real-world assets position it to define how transfer agents will maintain ownership records, manage corporate actions, and ensure compliance in a blockchain environment.

## Securitize as Broker-Dealer

In addition to its role as a digital transfer agent, Securitize Markets is expected to participate as a broker-dealer on the platform. This move is designed to integrate tokenized securities into regulated financial markets while establishing institutional-grade infrastructure for trading and settlement.

The partnership builds on NYSE’s January announcement of plans to create a platform that supports blockchain-based settlement and potentially 24/7 trading of US equities and ETFs.

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## Tokenization Trend Gains Momentum

The NYSE-Securitize initiative aligns with a broader industry shift toward scaling tokenized financial products.

According to Presto Research, tokenized assets could reach $490 billion by the end of 2026, fueled by:

- Expansion of real-world assets and stablecoins
- Demand for tokenized US Treasury bills and credit products
- Growing use of stablecoins in global payments

As traditional finance increasingly embraces blockchain, partnerships like this may redefine how securities are issued, traded, and settled in the digital era.