Digital asset company Securitize has launched blockchain-based versions of major US stocks, allowing eligible investors to trade tokenized shares through its regulated platform. The service, announced on Thursday (October 8, 2026), initially includes companies such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft, with the tokens backed by the underlying shares. The launch comes as financial firms and exchanges increasingly explore blockchain-based trading for traditional securities.
Securitize said the new products will initially trade on its broker-dealer platform using the Solana blockchain. Eligible investors in the US, European Union and other permitted jurisdictions can access the offering, subject to applicable rules and onboarding requirements.
Unlike some overseas products that simply track a stock's price, Securitize said its tokens represent ownership rights tied to actual underlying shares. The company said investors will retain the economic benefits and applicable rights associated with the shares, including dividends and voting rights where applicable.
The initial lineup includes several of the world's biggest technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Tesla, Meta, and Amazon. Each token is backed by an underlying share, according to Securitize.
The company said the structure is intended to give investors exposure to US equities while using blockchain infrastructure for trading and settlement.
Securitize's tokenized stocks will initially be available during extended trading hours, rather than around the clock. The company plans to expand toward 24/7 trading in the future. The tokens are also expected to become available on planned digital trading venues being developed by the New York Stock Exchange and OKXICE, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, subject to regulatory and operational requirements. Neither venue has launched yet.
The push toward longer trading hours is a key attraction of tokenized securities. Supporters argue that blockchain-based settlement could also make transactions faster and potentially reduce costs.
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The launch follows a recent shift in the US regulatory environment. In September, the Securities and Exchange Commission granted temporary conditional exemptions that allow certain venues to trade tokenized National Market System stocks under specific conditions. The framework requires tokenized shares to provide holders with the same rights and privileges as equivalent traditional shares.
The development puts Securitize among a growing group of financial and cryptocurrency companies testing blockchain-based versions of traditional securities. While supporters see tokenization as a way to modernize stock markets, questions remain around liquidity, investor protection, market oversight, and the practical need for round-the-clock equity trading.
For Securitize, the launch is a significant step in its effort to bring traditional stocks onto blockchain infrastructure while keeping the ownership rights associated with conventional shares.