Securitize CEO Pushes Blockchain Records to Identify Shareholders
Securitize and Computershare have formed a strategic partnership to support the issuance of tokenized shares for U.S. public companies, aiming to modernize shareholder management. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo advocates for recording share ownership on a blockchain to solve the persistent issue of companies lacking direct visibility into their beneficial owners. By leveraging blockchain records, issuers can streamline dividend distributions and facilitate more efficient proxy voting processes. This initiative builds upon the existing Direct Registration System, allowing companies to offer Issuer-Sponsored Tokens alongside traditional equity. The model was demonstrated on July 2, 2026, when Securitize listed its own common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ, simultaneously placing those shares on-chain. While this development represents a significant shift in corporate governance infrastructure, the timeline for widespread adoption among other public issuers remains uncertain. This move highlights the growing institutional push to integrate distributed ledger technology into the core operations of the traditional equity market.