Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push

Securitize shares climbed sharply in early US trading after the company announced a memorandum of understanding with South Korean technology firm LG CNS to develop tokenized assets and digital-asset infrastructure tailored to financial institutions. The stock rallied nearly 8% to about $12.60 before moderating later in the morning. Securitize began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in July following a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.

Under the agreement, the companies said they will explore tokenized funds, equities and stablecoins, and will look for opportunities across the broader Asia-Pacific region. The tie-up coincides with efforts by South Korean authorities to create a formal regulatory framework for tokenized securities: the Financial Services Commission proposed rules for issuance and circulation of tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with the regime scheduled to take effect in February 2027.

LG CNS also introduced a blockchain infrastructure platform this week aimed at helping banks and other financial firms support stablecoins and tokenized securities, potentially complementing the joint work with Securitize. Market participants have been tracking such infrastructure and partnerships as financial institutions prepare systems and products ahead of official regulatory changes.

The development comes as the tokenized real-world asset market has expanded to roughly $40 billion, with tokenized equities estimated at about $3.2 billion and showing recent growth. Securitize, which has been active in tokenizing Treasurys, private credit and other yield-bearing assets, has highlighted tokenized stocks as a potential driver of broader crypto market expansion.