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BlackRock-backed Securitize debuts on NYSE, raising $400M for tokenization

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Securitize, a firm backed by BlackRock that specializes in tokenizing financial assets onto blockchains, has successfully debuted on the New York Stock Exchange. The company raised $400 million through its public offering via a SPAC merger, valuing it at $1.25 billion. Securitize's debut marks a significant moment for the tokenization sector, with its president highlighting it as a "watershed event" for bringing traditional finance on-chain. This follows recent IPOs from other crypto firms like Circle and Gemini, though the broader crypto market downturn has impacted the pace of such listings. AI

IMPACT Accelerates the integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology, potentially increasing adoption of tokenized assets.

RANK_REASON Company IPO with significant funding and backing from a major financial institution. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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BlackRock-backed Securitize debuts on NYSE, raising $400M for tokenization

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Securitize is latest crypto company to go public as BlackRock-backed firm sees stock jump 3% on debut

    The company raised $400 million after merging with a special-purpose acquisition vehicle on Thursday.

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