Securitize Debuts on NYSE as FTX's 2022 Collapse Failed to Kill Tokenization

Q: When will retail investors be able to trade tokenized stocks like Apple or Tesla on a Saturday night?

Not yet for most U.S. retail investors, and there is still no firm nationwide date. The clearest target is that NYSE’s planned tokenized-equities venue with Securitize was aiming for a launch as early as Q2 2026, with 24/7 trading including weekends, but actual access depends on SEC approval and operational rollout. The technology is largely ready. Securitize’s NYSE debut and the NYSE-Securitize partnership show that mainstream finance is now building infrastructure for tokenized stocks, with the goal of near-instant settlement and round-the-clock trading. Nasdaq has also received approval for tokenized stocks and ETFs, reinforcing that the market is moving in that direction. The main obstacle is regulation, not software. The SEC said in January 2026 that tokenized securities are still securities, meaning the same investor-protection and exchange rules apply. That is why many tokenized U.S. stocks available today are sold offshore under Regulation S and exclude American retail investors. So the practical answer is: retail investors may get that ability once SEC-cleared U.S. platforms such as the NYSE’s tokenized trading system actually go live for the public. That could begin in phases after the planned 2026 launch window, but broad Saturday-night trading in names like Apple or Tesla is not yet broadly available in the U.S. as of July 2, 2026. The likely path is limited pilots first, then wider retail access if regulators sign off.

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2

Securitize began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, bringing a tokenization-focused company onto a major U.S. exchange as blockchain-based finance gains broader Wall Street acceptance.
Carlos Domingo had spent years arguing that stocks, bonds and private funds would move onto blockchains, a thesis that long remained on crypto's fringe.
FTX's 2022 collapse nearly derailed that push by drying up funding and driving away investors, leaving Domingo questioning whether the effort would survive.
The NYSE debut marks a reversal for the sector, suggesting tokenization has moved from a battered crypto niche toward a more established place in traditional finance.

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Securitize’s Historic NYSE Listing and $400M Raise: The New Era of Tokenized Assets, Regulation, and Market Innovation

Overview

Securitize made a landmark debut on the New York Stock Exchange after merging with Cantor Equity Partners II, becoming the first pure-play tokenization infrastructure company to list on a major U.S. exchange. This move, supported by a significant deal with the NYSE to develop tokenized securities markets, signals strong institutional confidence and tests how public investors value blockchain-based asset infrastructure. Securitize’s entry was met with robust investor support, highlighting its strategic position and the growing importance of tokenization in transforming traditional finance. The company’s public listing marks a pivotal step in bridging traditional assets with blockchain technology.

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