The tokenized equities firm is taking its regulated, 1:1-backed model into Washington as policymakers weigh how tokenized stocks, settlement and market structure should fit within existing securities rules.
Dinari has joined the Blockchain Association, adding a regulated tokenized securities operator to Washington policy discussions as U.S. lawmakers and regulators consider how stocks and other traditional assets should move onto blockchain networks. The Washington-based trade group said on July 21 that Dinari will contribute practical experience on tokenization, digital asset market structure and regulation. Dinari operates dShares, a platform for tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs that it says are backed 1:1 by underlying securities held with licensed custodians. The company says the products preserve traditional investor rights including cash dividends, corporate actions and redemption based on market prices. Dinari also said it operates as an SEC-registered transfer agent, while its broker-dealer subsidiary is registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. The move comes as tokenized equities become a more active policy and competitive battleground. Dinari says tokenization should work within existing securities rules rather than replace the protections of public markets. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger said the group expects Dinari’s experience in tokenized securities and blockchain-based capital markets to help inform “thoughtful regulatory frameworks” in the U.S., while Dinari CEO Gabriel Otte said long-term adoption depends on preserving trust, transparency and investor protections. Dinari is also building the Dinari Financial Network, a framework connecting regulated firms across issuance, trading, custody, clearing, settlement, dividends and corporate actions. The company says the network is designed to let institutions keep customer relationships and regulatory obligations while using shared tokenized securities infrastructure, with planned support for 24/7 trading, fractional order books and stablecoin-based settlement. The announcement lands as Robinhood, Coinbase, Base and Gemini pursue or expand tokenized stock offerings under different legal structures.