FG Nexus Partners with Securitize to Tokenize Public Shares on Ethereum

FG Nexus has partnered with Securitize to tokenize its public shares on Ethereum, making it one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to do so. The initiative will begin with common stock and then extend to dividend-paying preferred equity, marking the first time a U.S. exchange-listed, dividend-paying preferred share is fully tokenized. The move aims to leverage cutting-edge solutions that benefit investor communities and bring recurring cash flows natively onchain.

FG Nexus, a Nasdaq-listed company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Securitize to tokenize its public shares on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative marks a significant milestone as it positions FG Nexus at the forefront of financial innovation by being one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to offer shareholders the option to tokenize their shares on Ethereum Exclusive: FG Nexus to tokenize public shares on Ethereum in deal with Securitize^[1].

The program will initially focus on common stock, with plans to extend to dividend-paying preferred equity (Nasdaq: FGNXP). This move is anticipated to bring recurring cash flows natively onchain, a first for a U.S. exchange-listed, dividend-paying preferred share. Kyle Cerminara, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of FG Nexus, stated, “This agreement positions the company at the forefront of financial innovation and demonstrates our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions that benefit our investor community” Exclusive: FG Nexus to tokenize public shares on Ethereum in deal with Securitize^[1].

Maja Vujinovic, CEO and Co-Founder of Digital Assets at FG Nexus, highlighted Ethereum as the natural choice for this initiative. She noted that Ethereum offers unmatched decentralization, security, and smart-contract maturity, along with broad institutional adoption. Partnering with Securitize, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered transfer agent, ensures that investors benefit from institutional-grade onboarding, compliance, and record-keeping, as well as a potential path to liquidity Exclusive: FG Nexus to tokenize public shares on Ethereum in deal with Securitize^[1].

Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize, emphasized that native tokenization is the only model that delivers true ownership, compliance, and efficiency for public equities on blockchain. He stated, “This is the credible, scalable path forward for capital markets, and we’re proud to partner with FG Nexus as one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to embrace this future” Exclusive: FG Nexus to tokenize public shares on Ethereum in deal with Securitize^[1].

Vujinovic believes this move is part of a broader trend. She noted that tokenization is already real, with nearly $8 billion of Treasuries and funds running on Ethereum today. She expects most funds and credit products to move on-chain over the next few years Exclusive: FG Nexus to tokenize public shares on Ethereum in deal with Securitize^[1].

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