Securitize explores a $1B SPAC merger with Cantor Fitzgerald, aiming for a public debut as RWA tokenization demand rapidly grows.
Tokenization firm Securitize is actively exploring a public listing. This move could happen via a merger with a blank-check company. Specifically, the SPAC is sponsored by a finance giant called Cantor Fitzgerald. Bloomberg reported this significant development not long ago. Consequently, the deal could value Securitize at more than $1 billion. This would secure a “unicorn” valuation for the top tokenization firm.
Securitize currently has a massive portfolio under its watch. The firm manages the $4.62 billion worth of tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value. This number is according to industry data tracker RWA.xyz. For this reason, the potential valuation has a bearing on its market leadership. The company is a known pioneer in the digital securities space.
A SPAC is a publicly traded shell company. It raises capital in an effort to buy a private company. Once the merger is over, the private company directly becomes public. Thus, this route does not have to go through the traditional, lengthy process of the initial public offering (IPO).
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Bloomberg’s report affirms that Securitize is still considering the plan. However, eventually the firm may decide to remain private. In fact, the decision is a complex one and takes a good deal of deliberation. This cautionary position is common for companies considering public markets.
A number of companies that are crypto-focused have taken this path of an SPAC in the past. For instance, Bakkt went public through a SPAC merger. This route to acquisition was also used successfully by Core Scientific. Core was later bought by CoreWeave for a huge $9 billion.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, also tried its hand at doing a SPAC. They announced a planned merger with the Concord Acquisition Corp in 2021. Nevertheless, such a deal was eventually terminated by mutual agreement. Circle later went public with a blockbuster debut earlier this year.
The potential public listing could be done through a particular vehicle. It could employ Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT). This is Cantor Fitzgerald’s blank check company. CEP went public earlier on the Nasdaq. Specifically, it managed to raise $240 million during its initial public offering.
The acquisition will be structured through this SPAC entity. Discussions between the two firms are currently underway. Still, Securitize has not fully committed to the deal structure yet. This is a crucial commitment that marks the final step in completing the transaction.
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading and established finance company. They are the sponsors of the SPAC that is seeking the merger. The SPAC is headed by the company’s chairman, Brandon Lutnick. In addition, Lutnick is the son of the current U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick.
The participation of such a well-integrated financial institution is key. It carries great credibility with the whole proposed merger. Therefore, due to this backing, Securitize is a very attractive prospect for institutional investors. This high-profile support mitigates skepticism in the market as to the valuation.
Securitize has already attracted strong support from leading investors. Specifically, some high-profile backers are BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Tactical Value. They also have Blockchain Capital and Coinbase Ventures as their investors. Furthermore, Jump Crypto took a strategic stake in May 2025.
This wide net of financial support gives Securitize more credibility around the world. The company is in a good position to tap into the increasing demand for tokenized assets. At the end of the day, the success of this potential SPAC deal will go a long way towards validating the entire RWA sector. It will give a very clear blueprint to other tokenization firms.
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