In this episode of Talking Tokenization, Jacquelyn Melinek speaks with Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize, following the company’s announcement that it will go public through a SPAC merger valuing it at $1.25 billion and the launch of a tokenized fund with BNY.

The conversation explores why Securitize chose to go public now, how the move fits into its broader mission of bringing real-world assets onchain, and what it means for the growing tokenization market. Carlos discusses the regulatory process behind going public, the importance of transparency and governance for institutional partners, and why he believes tokenization is entering a period of real adoption after years of experimentation.

They also cover Securitize’s new tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund, the company’s partnership with BNY and Grove, and how these collaborations are paving the way for more yield-bearing products to come onchain.Sponsored by Securitize, the proven leader in tokenized funds, equities, and private markets. Discover more at securitize.io.This episode is sponsored by Fireblocks, the stablecoin infrastructure of choice for top global businesses, from Visa and Worldpay to Bridge and Revolut. Learn more at fireblocks.com.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Why going public strengthens governance, transparency, and trust (02:10) - How Securitize’s decision came together after Circle’s successful IPO (03:30) - The regulatory process behind the SPAC merger and SEC approval timeline (05:19) - The return of the IPO market and why crypto companies are leading it (06:36) - Why early public listings can instill discipline in growing companies (07:57) - How Securitize’s IPO may accelerate partnerships with major institutions (08:48) - Expanding internationally and building a stronger balance sheet (09:26) - Focus regions: U.S., Europe, Japan, Singapore, and the Middle East (10:13) - Lessons from the process: internal alignment and preparation (11:06) - Launching a tokenized fund with BNY and Grove’s $100M investment (12:23) - Why CLOs and yield-bearing assets are the next phase of tokenization (13:05) - How Grove integrates the tokenized CLO into its ecosystem (14:21) - The structure of the partnership between Securitize, BNY, and Grove (15:35) - Stable yields, risk management, and diversification opportunities (16:01) - Why 2025 could mark a tipping point for large-scale tokenization (16:50) - Industry outlook about competition, collaboration, and exponential growth (17:17) - Final thoughts: building credibility and tokenizing traditional finance

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