Securitize, Computershare open path for $70 trillion U.S. stocks to move onchain
Securitize and Computershare have established a partnership that could enable up to $70 trillion worth of U.S. stocks to transition onto blockchain networks. The collaboration between the digital asset platform and the global transfer agent creates infrastructure for traditional securities to be tokenized and traded on-chain while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Computershare serves as transfer agent for thousands of publicly traded companies, managing shareholder records and dividend distributions for a significant portion of the U.S. stock market. Securitize operates as a regulated digital securities platform that has facilitated the tokenization of various assets including real estate and private equity. The partnership leverages Computershare's existing relationships with public companies and Securitize's blockchain expertise to create a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized networks.
The integration could fundamentally reshape how equity markets operate by enabling 24/7 trading, programmable compliance features, and reduced settlement times. Traditional stock transactions typically require two business days to settle, while blockchain-based securities can settle almost instantaneously. This infrastructure could also reduce costs associated with intermediaries and enable new forms of programmable securities with embedded features like automatic dividend distributions.
Market participants will be watching for regulatory clarity from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding tokenized public securities, as well as adoption rates among major corporations and institutional investors in the coming months.
Source: CoinDesk
