Securitize has secured full regulatory approval to launch a digital trading and settlement platform for tokenized securities across the European Union, marking one of the most significant advancements yet for real-world asset tokenization in Europe. The company plans to build the platform on the Avalanche network, with the first EU-based issuance expected early next year.
A Major Regulatory Step for Tokenized Markets
The approval gives Securitize the ability to run a fully regulated digital securities infrastructure throughout the EU. It builds on the firm’s earlier authorization in Spain—granted in December 2024, which allowed Securitize to operate as an investment firm there. With the new EU-wide clearance, Securitize can now scale its offering beyond Spain and bring tokenized financial instruments to a broader investor base.
This expansion continues a steady climb for the company, which first entered the Spanish market in July 2023 with the goal of modernizing the local securities ecosystem.
Avalanche Chosen as the Platform Backbone
Securitize will use the Avalanche blockchain to power its new issuance and settlement system. The firm has worked with Avalanche since at least December 2020, when it began enabling private securities to be issued and managed on the network. Avalanche’s speed, low fees, and sub-second settlement times make it an appealing choice for institutional-grade tokenization, where fast finality and predictable transaction costs are essential.
Tokenization Gains More Institutional Traction
The move is viewed as another validation of the broader tokenization trend, which many analysts believe could transform how equities, debt instruments, and investment funds are issued and traded. Forecasts from multiple institutions place the long-term potential of tokenized real-world assets in the multi-trillion-dollar range.
Securitize is well-positioned to capitalize on that growth. The company is backed by prominent financial players, including BlackRock and Ark Invest, and has previously partnered with KKR on putting portions of its funds on-chain. With EU approval secured and Avalanche chosen as the technological foundation, Securitize is preparing to bring tokenized securities deeper into mainstream finance in 2026.