When Securitize tokenized Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) shares on Ethereum and Solana on April 8, 2026, it marked a significant milestone in the tokenized stock market. Despite crossing the $1 billion mark, most of the volume in the market still comes from synthetic exposure rather than real equity.
Public Company Stock Enters the Blockchain with Securitize Listing Currenc Shares
The announcement of Currenc’s tokenized shares through the Securitize platform offers investors fractional ownership down to six decimal places, along with 24/7 trading and seamless integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
Carlos Domingo, the CEO of Securitize, emphasized that the Currenc deal signifies a new era of issuer-led tokenization where the token represents the actual security, and the company plays a direct role. Domingo highlighted the broader goal of creating a market structure that enables public equities to move globally, trade efficiently, and be interoperable with the next generation of financial infrastructure.
“We are working towards a market structure where public equities can move globally, trade more efficiently, and become more interoperable with the next generation of financial infrastructure.”
While the tokenized stock market has reached approximately $1 billion in total value, the majority of the volume still comes from synthetic or derivative-based exposure. The Currenc deal, structured as issuer-led, ensures that the tokens represent actual shares owned by the company.
Alex Kong, the founder and CEO of Currenc Group, highlighted the benefits of onchain equity, such as access to new forms of utility like collateralization and automated trading. Kong sees this move as a crucial step towards a more open and functional future for public markets.
Tokenized Currenc shares are strategically designed to serve as collateral in lending protocols, be integrated into automated market maker liquidity environments, and seamlessly merge with smart contract-based portfolio strategies. The offering is accessible globally, with investors from Asia, Europe, and the United States having the opportunity to participate.
This structure aligns with guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which favors issuer-led tokenization models for bringing public equities onto the blockchain.
Securitize, currently in the process of a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT), positions its platform as a gateway for public companies seeking to tokenize real shares on the blockchain rather than creating synthetic representations.
Currenc Group, known for its work in cross-border payments, e-wallet infrastructure, and AI-powered enterprise tools for financial institutions, has also announced a potential reverse merger with Animoca Brands. This merger could result in a Nasdaq-listed entity with exposure across digital assets, gaming, AI, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure.
It’s important to note that the completion of this transaction is subject to definitive documentation, regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, and customary closing conditions, with no guarantees that the deal will close on the anticipated terms or timeline.
The tokenized equities sector is gaining traction among issuers and platforms looking to move beyond synthetic instruments. The Currenc offering signifies a shift towards structures where the token and the underlying share are synonymous.
The future adoption of such structures will depend on regulatory clarity, investor interest, and the speed at which DeFi infrastructure can adapt to handle regulated equity instruments at scale.
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