One of the biggest names in tokenized assets just got a major boost from European regulators.
Key Takeaways
- Securitize is now authorized to operate a regulated trading and settlement system across the EU under the European DLT Pilot Regime.
- This approval makes Securitize the first firm globally licensed for tokenized securities infrastructure in both the US and EU.
- The new system will run on Avalanche, chosen for its speed, reliability, and institutional-grade features.
- The first issuance under this system is expected in early 2026, setting the stage for a new era of blockchain-powered capital markets in Europe.
What Happened?
Securitize has received regulatory approval from Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) to operate a digital trading and settlement system under the European Union’s DLT Pilot Regime. The approval allows the company to launch the EU’s first fully regulated blockchain-based securities infrastructure, which will be built entirely on the Avalanche blockchain. This positions Securitize as the only firm authorized to run compliant tokenization platforms in both the United States and the European Union.
MASSIVE: the world’s leading platform for tokenizing RWAs, @Securitize is launching a pan-European Trading & Settlement System, powered by Avalanche.
— Avalanche🔺 (@avax) November 26, 2025
It’ll be the only platform with regulated digital-securities infrastructure in both the US and EU.
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Securitize Gets EU Approval for Tokenized Market Infrastructure
Securitize, a leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets, has achieved a significant milestone with dual regulatory approval in the US and the EU. In December 2024, the firm obtained an Investment Firm license from Spain, covering services like order execution, custody, transfer-agent functions, and infrastructure operations. That license has now been passported across multiple EU countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
The latest authorization under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime gives Securitize the green light to operate a fully integrated trading and settlement system, essentially combining the roles of a Multilateral Trading Facility and Central Securities Depository into a single digital framework.
According to Securitize, the platform will allow for the regulated issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized securities, a step up from its previous roles as a digital transfer agent and broker-dealer.
CEO Carlos Domingo stated:
Avalanche Chosen for Speed and Flexibility
Securitize has selected Avalanche as the blockchain backbone for its new European operations. Avalanche offers sub-second finality and customizable architecture, which makes it an ideal choice for the high-performance needs of regulated capital markets. Ava Labs President John Wu said:
The deployment of this system on Avalanche is seen as a significant endorsement of the network’s institutional capabilities. Securitize expects to execute its first issuance under the new framework in early 2026, with market participants watching closely.
Laying the Groundwork for a Global Tokenized Economy
This move also strengthens Securitize’s global positioning. In the US, the firm already functions as a registered broker-dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and operates an alternative trading system. It is also the issuer behind BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, the first onchain Treasurys product to surpass $1 billion in assets, which now holds over $4 billion.
The recent approval builds a trans-Atlantic regulatory bridge, creating unified compliance across two of the world’s most powerful financial regions. This opens the door for global capital markets to become truly borderless, powered by blockchain technology.
CoinLaw’s Takeaway
In my experience, real-world blockchain adoption usually lags behind the hype. But this is different. Securitize is building the pipes, not just the platforms, and getting regulatory blessings from both the US and EU is no small feat. Choosing Avalanche is also a smart move. It shows they’re not just after speed, but reliability and compliance. I found the EU’s support for this initiative especially interesting, as it signals a shift from cautious observation to active embrace of tokenized finance. If this pans out as expected in 2026, it could be a turning point for how Europe handles digital assets.
