The New York Stock Exchange has signed a memorandum of understanding with tokenization firm Securitize to mark another step in its push to bring blockchain-based assets into mainstream market infrastructure. The agreement focuses on exploring how tokenized securities and collateral could be integrated into existing systems, the companies detailed in a 24 Mar announcement.
NYSE Signs Tokenization Pact with Securitize as Exchange Push Accelerates
24 March 2026 - 17:00 CET
By Matt Neill
The move signals continued momentum from the Intercontinental Exchange parent company as it actively expands its digital asset strategy across trading, settlement and collateral management, market analysts note.
Infrastructure first approach
The strategic partnership centres on connecting tokenized assets with traditional market workflows including issuance, custody and post trade processes. Securitize provides regulated infrastructure for tokenizing real-world assets and has positioned itself as a bridge between asset managers and blockchain networks after recently going public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal.
The exchange appears to be heavily prioritizing integration over disruption by working with a firm already embedded in institutional tokenization to test how digital assets can operate seamlessly within existing regulatory and operational frameworks.
The use of a formal memorandum reflects that early-stage approach by allowing both sides to explore technical and regulatory alignment without committing immediate capital or strict timelines.
Tokenized market structure
The development fits into a much broader scramble among global exchanges and financial infrastructure providers to capture the rapidly emerging tokenization opportunity. The exchange has already outlined ambitious plans for continuous trading and blockchain-based settlement of equities while its parent company previously took a stake in the OKX platform to link digital asset liquidity with its regulated markets.
Industry peers are moving in parallel as Nasdaq actively builds tokenized collateral and surveillance systems while European players including the London Stock Exchange Group roll out blockchain-compatible settlement platforms.
