Securitize remains in the red even as record quarter fuels public listing plans

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Securitize remains in the red even as record quarter fuels public listing plans The tokenization platform reported record quarterly revenue but continued to post losses as it invested in growth and public-company preparations tied to its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. By Helene Braun , AI Boost | Edited by Stephen Alpher May 20, 2026, 6:37 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on What to know : Securitize reported record first-quarter revenue of $19.5 million, up 39% from a year earlier, driven largely by rapid growth in its asset-servicing business. The company remains unprofitable, with its net loss widening to $7.9 million as it increases spending ahead of a planned public listing via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Securitize deepened its institutional reach through new partnerships with the New York Stock Exchange, Uniswap Labs and others, while overseeing $3.4 billion in tokenized assets under management. Securitize reported record quarterly revenue as the tokenization platform continued advancing toward an eventual public listing through its proposed SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), underscoring growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets despite ongoing profitability pressures. The Miami-based company said first-quarter revenue rose 39% year over year to $19.5 million, the highest quarterly revenue in its history, according to results released Wednesday. Asset servicing revenue surged 201% to $8.3 million, reflecting the continued expansion of Securitize Fund Services, which serviced 650 active funds as of March 31. Tokenization revenue totaled $11.1 million, compared with $11 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The company ended the quarter with $3.4 billion in tokenized assets under management, $24.9 billion in assets under administration and $1.9 billion in aggregated transaction volume. Despite top-line growth, Securitize remained unprofitable as it increased spending on expansion efforts and preparations for becoming a publicly traded company. Net loss widened to $7.9 million, or 88 cents per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $800,000 from $4.1 million in the prior-year period. Chief Financial Officer Francisco Flores said the company continued investing in headcount and infrastructure to support long-term growth and its public-market transition, while maintaining what he described as disciplined expense management. Securitize has agreed to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II, a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company, in a deal that would position it as one of the few publicly traded companies focused primarily on tokenized securities and real-world assets. Shares of CEPT rose 5% on Wednesday. Tokenization AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards . For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy . More For You Why Trump's bitcoin ETF plans likely collapsed before getting off the ground By Helene Braun | Edited by Stephen Alpher 2 hours ago Trump Media withdrew its bitcoin ETF filing as analysts pointed to fee pressure, weak demand and fierce competition in the crowded spot bitcoin ETF market. What to know : Trump Media & Technology Group scrapped plans for its Truth Social bitcoin and bitcoin-and-ether ETFs after withdrawing SEC registration statements this week. ETF analysts say the decision was driven less by structural concerns and more by a crowded spot bitcoin ETF market, collapsing fees and weak demand for Trump Media’s... Read full story Latest Crypto News Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions 30 minutes ago Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge 1 hour ago Crypto custody firm Copper is looking to sell the company for $500 million 1 hour ago The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation's high-profile departures spark fresh debate 2 hours ago Why Trump's bitcoin ETF plans likely collapsed before getting off the ground 2 hours ago Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation 2 hours ago Top Stories Live markets: Crypto prices buoyed by Trump's 'final stages' remark 4 hours ago South Korean funeral company reveals $33 million loss on leveraged ether ETF bet 3 hours ago Crypto campaign cash from Fairshake flooded Southern primaries, picked winners 3 hours ago Telegram group at center of Jane Street insider-trading allegations in Terra collapse 7 hours ago These bitcoin metrics suggest February’s $60,000 selloff may have marked the bottom 6 hours ago Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum's privacy measures. Here is what it means for the network and ETH 4 hours ago