Securitize and Computershare Advance Equity Tokenization for U.S. Issuers

Tokenized equity enters U.S. markets as issuers gain flexible share structures without altering ownership frameworks.

Securitize and Computershare have aligned efforts to bring tokenized shares into regulated U.S. markets. The agreement introduces a direct model for issuing blockchain-based equity without altering traditional ownership structures. Market participants are watching closely as tokenized securities begin integrating with established systems.

U.S. Listed Firms Gain Path to Onchain Shares

In an X post, Securitize confirmed a new agreement with Computershare to support U.S.-listed companies issuing equity in tokenized form. The collaboration allows issuers to bring shares onchain while maintaining compliance with existing regulatory frameworks.

At the center of the initiative are Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs), a structure designed to coexist with traditional shares. Companies can issue ISTs alongside shares already held through the Direct Registration System (DRS). This setup gives issuers more flexibility in structuring their capital while offering shareholders a choice in how they hold assets.

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Unlike synthetic or derivative tokens, ISTs represent direct equity ownership. The tokens do not sit on top of existing shares or modify underlying capital structures. Instead, they act as a digital representation of the same equity, keeping ownership aligned with official records.

Computershare will serve as the transfer agent for ISTs. Responsibilities include maintaining shareholder records and processing corporate actions such as dividends or voting. These services will apply equally to tokenized holdings and traditionally registered shares, preserving consistency across formats.

Ann Bowering, CEO of issuer services at Computershare North America, said the approach allows companies to issue tokenized equity while retaining control over their capital. She added that the structure keeps oversight within familiar regulatory boundaries while allowing interaction with emerging market infrastructure.

Tokenized Equity Gains Ground with Transfer Agent Integration

In addition, operational dynamics for shareholders shift with the introduction of ISTs. Investors can hold tokenized equity in digital wallets while keeping direct communication channels with issuers intact. Corporate actions, including dividends and voting, continue without disruption, aligning with existing shareholder processes.

Integration with broader market infrastructure remains in progress. As systems develop, tokenized shares could connect more directly with trading venues and settlement networks. For now, the approach prioritizes alignment with current frameworks and not replacing them.

Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, said the partnership connects blockchain-based issuance with established transfer agent services. He noted that working with one of the largest transfer agents globally creates a clear path for listed companies to adopt tokenized equity without introducing structural complexity.

Securitize and Computershare’s agreement reflects a broader shift toward merging blockchain infrastructure with traditional finance. Adoption will likely depend on issuer demand, regulatory clarity, and investor comfort with holding tokenized securities alongside conventional shares.