How Securitize Is Rebuilding Capital Markets With Carlos Domingo

In this episode, Brett Winton and Lorenzo sit down with Carlos Domingo, CEO and co-founder of Securitize, to explore how blockchain infrastructure is transforming capital markets. As a pioneer in the tokenization space, Carlos unpacks what it means to issue native securities—like stocks, bonds, and credit funds—on chain and why the modernization of legacy financial systems is long overdue. Carlos details Securitize’s role as a registered transfer agent and broker-dealer, their regulatory journey with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and why native tokenization (not synthetic derivatives) is essential for future growth. They discuss the promise of 24/7 trading, peer-to-peer transfers, composability with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and the global democratization of financial access—especially in markets underserved by traditional systems. The episode also dives into the tension between blockchain-native systems and financial incumbents, the logic behind Securitize’s decision to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and the asset classes best suited for tokenization—from treasuries to public equities and beyond.


Key Points From This Episode:
00:00:00 Why capital markets need a blockchain-based ledger upgrade
00:05:46 How tokenization improves global accessibility and financial user experience
00:07:35 Real-world examples: Tokenized treasury and credit funds
00:10:29 Understanding how ownership works: DTCC, transfer agents, and blockchain
00:17:08 Global appetite for tokenized stocks, following stablecoin adoption
00:18:24 Tokenizing private equity and venture capital for broader access
00:25:34 How Securitize tokenizes assets the right way—with issuer involvement
00:28:55 Regulatory clarity accelerates tokenization adoption
00:30:08 Open blockchain infrastructure unlocks composability and innovation
00:35:50 Where Securitize fits in the capital markets stack
00:37:13 Projecting tokenized assets: From $4.6B to $200B assets under management (AUM)
00:39:46 Why Securitize stays blockchain-agnostic despite protocol growth



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