Securitize, Computershare open path for $70 trillion U.S. stocks to move onchain
Securitize and Computershare partnered to let U.S. public companies issue tokenized shares alongside traditional stock, tapping $70 trillion equities market. Computershare, serving 58% of S&P 500, acts as transfer agent for blockchain-based holdings while maintaining current market structure. The direct ownership tokens avoid derivative-layer workarounds, positioning traditional Wall Street infrastructure closer to blockchain rails and offering faster settlement options.
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