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Securitize Secures EU Approval for Tokenized Securities Platform on Avalanche

Securitize Secures EU Approval for Tokenized Securities Platform on Avalanche

Spain’s CNMV grants Securitize EU DLT pilot authorization to operate a regulated trading and settlement system across Europe, with near-instant settlement on Avalanche and first issuance due early 2026.

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Fact Check
The assessment is based on a single, highly authoritative, and extremely relevant primary source that directly supports the statement. The CoinDesk article, a reputable publication in the financial technology and cryptocurrency sector, explicitly reports that Securitize received EU regulatory approval for a tokenized securities platform built on the Avalanche blockchain. This source corroborates every component of the claim.While direct confirmation from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) or a national regulator like the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is not present in the provided summaries, their websites confirm the existence of the relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., the 'DLT Pilot Regime'), which lends plausibility to the report. There are no sources that contradict the CoinDesk article.The remaining sources are of low relevance, discussing general market trends, unrelated regulatory filings, or academic calls for papers, and therefore do not impact the assessment. The conclusion rests heavily on the credibility of the primary news source, which is considered strong. The high confidence level reflects the direct and unambiguous nature of this key piece of evidence.
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Summary

Securitize has received authorization from Spain’s CNMV under the EU’s DLT pilot regime to operate a regulated trading and settlement system across the European Union. This makes it the only firm licensed in both the U.S. and EU for tokenized securities operations. The platform will use the Avalanche blockchain to provide near-instant settlement, with the first tokenized securities issuance expected in early 2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized Securities: Traditional financial assets represented as digital tokens on a blockchain, allowing easier transfer and fractional ownership.
  • Avalanche: A high-performance blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks.
  • DLT Pilot Regime: An EU regulatory framework allowing market infrastructures to test distributed ledger technology for trading and settlement of tokenized financial instruments.