Core Insights - Securitize has received full regulatory approval to launch a digital trading and settlement system in the EU, positioning itself as the only firm authorized to operate licensed tokenized securities infrastructure in both the EU and the US [1][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Approval and Market Position - The approval was granted with input from multiple regulators, including the Spanish securities authority (CNMV), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and the European Central Bank (ECB) [4]. - This regulatory green light allows Securitize to operate a digital system that combines the roles of a trading venue and a securities depository, akin to Nasdaq and DTCC in traditional markets [4]. Group 2: Platform and Technology - Securitize plans to launch a new European platform on the Avalanche (AVAX) network, known for its fast transaction finality and support for purpose-built chains, with the first EU-based issuance expected to go live early next year [2]. - The platform will be used to issue and manage digital versions of traditional financial assets such as equity, debt, and funds under strict regulatory oversight [5]. Group 3: Market Potential and Tokenization - Tokenization is gaining traction among institutions aiming to modernize the issuance, trading, and settlement of securities, with advocates suggesting it could reduce costs, mitigate settlement risk, and facilitate cross-border asset movement [3]. - The market for tokenized assets is projected to reach $18 trillion by 2033 as more assets migrate on-chain, according to BCG and Ripple [3]. Group 4: Future Plans - Securitize has announced plans to go public in the US through a SPAC merger at a valuation of $1.25 billion [5].