#Socios
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Securitize and Socios.com Partner to Develop Tokenized Equity Offerings for Professional Sports Teams
Securitize and Socios.com have entered a strategic partnership to develop regulated tokenized equity offerings for minority interests in professional sports teams. The initiative aims to leverage Securitize's regulated infrastructure in the U.S. and Europe to structure these offerings under the Socios Equity Token brand. This project is expected to be the first launched through Securitize's European Trading & Settlement System under the EU DLT Pilot Regime. By tokenizing minority equity, the companies intend to unlock liquidity in a global sports franchise market estimated at $500 billion. The collaboration distinguishes between existing fan engagement tokens and these new regulated financial securities to ensure compliance with securities laws and league requirements. This move represents a significant step in bringing high-value, traditionally private alternative assets onchain for both institutional investors and eligible fans. The partnership effectively bridges the gap between sports fan engagement and regulated capital markets through blockchain-based ownership.