Securitize's Avalanche-Powered Blockchain Bridge Unites EU and US Financial Hubs

Securitize has secured a landmark regulatory approval to operate the European Union's first blockchain-based trading and settlement system, leveraging Avalanche's infrastructure to tokenize securities across the bloc. The Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) granted authorization under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime, positioning Securitize as the sole entity with licensed digital securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and EU. This milestone, achieved after four years of collaboration, enables the firm to launch a unified platform for tokenized equities, bonds, and funds by early 2026. The approval extends to major EU markets such as Germany, France, and Italy via passporting, creating a cross-border bridge between the world's two largest financial hubs.

Avalanche's selection underscores its institutional-grade performance, including sub-second transaction finality and customizable blockchain architectures tailored to regulatory compliance according to reports. The platform's ability to merge the functions of a multilateral trading facility and central securities depository into a single system addresses longstanding inefficiencies in traditional finance, such as T+2 settlement delays and manual reconciliation. Major institutions like KKR, Apollo, and J.P. Morgan have already deployed tokenized funds on Avalanche, further validating its capabilities. The approval has spurred renewed confidence in the network, with AVAX rallying 6.74% to $14.95 following the announcement.

Institutional momentum behind Avalanche has intensified in 2024–2025, driven by strategic investments and infrastructure partnerships. AgriFORCE Growing Systems rebranded as AVAX One and raised $550 million to accumulate AVAX tokens, while Avalanche Treasury Co. announced a $1 billion AVAX purchase. AVAX One's latest acquisition of 9.37 million AVAX for $110 million, bringing total holdings to 13.8 million tokens, reflects growing demand for blockchain-based treasuries. Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital and Bart Smith, former Susquehanna Crypto head, have joined the ecosystem, signaling broader institutional buy-in.

Securitize's regulatory breakthrough aligns with broader trends in asset tokenization, which are projected to reach $18 trillion by 2033. The firm's existing role in managing BlackRock's $4.4 billion BUIDL fund and its planned $1.25 billion SPAC listing via Cantor Fitzgerald highlight its expanding influence in the sector. By integrating U.S. and EU operations, Securitize aims to streamline cross-border capital flows, reducing friction for global investors. The first EU-issued tokenized securities on Avalanche are expected in early 2026, marking a pivotal step toward a borderless, blockchain-powered financial system.