Securitize Tokens Apple, Nvidia and Tesla on Solana, Eyeing NYSE 24/7 Trading
Securitize launches tokenized stocks of Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and 9 others on Solana, with plans for NYSE 24/7 digital trading and on‑chain settlement.
According to CoinDesk, tokenization firm Securitize announced a new product that puts tokenized shares of Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and nine other U.S. giants on the Solana blockchain. The move is tied to upcoming 24/7 digital trading venues at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and a joint venture between ICE and OKX. For holders of crypto assets, the announcement signals a concrete step toward treating stocks like any other on‑chain token.
What happened
Securitize’s press release said its "Securitize Stocks" platform will initially list twelve companies – Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Netflix, Circle, Strategy, Palantir and one other – on Solana. Trading will start on Securitize’s existing Solana‑based marketplace, with Jump Trading providing liquidity and all settlements occurring in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The same tokens are slated to appear on the NYSE’s planned around‑the‑clock digital exchange and on the OKX‑ICE Tokenized Securities Venue, once those platforms receive regulatory clearance. Eligible investors in the U.S., Europe and other permitted jurisdictions will be able to buy and sell the tokens during extended market hours, with a roadmap toward full 24/7 access.
Why it works that way
Tokenization means creating a blockchain‑based representation of a real‑world asset – in this case, a share of a public company. Each Securitize token is backed one‑to‑one by an actual share held in custody, preserving the economic benefits (price movements, dividends) and shareholder rights (voting, proxy materials). The token itself is a security entitlement: it does not rewrite the company’s shareholder register, but it gives the holder a claim to the underlying share’s value and rights.
Solana was chosen because its high throughput and low transaction fees make it feasible to settle many small trades quickly and cheaply. USDC serves as the settlement currency, eliminating the need to convert between fiat and crypto on each trade – the stablecoin stays pegged to the dollar, satisfying regulators that the value is predictable. Jump Trading’s role is to act as a market maker, constantly offering buy and sell quotes so that token holders can trade without large price gaps.
The SEC’s recent “innovation exemption” creates a regulatory pathway for tokenized securities that meet existing investor‑protection standards. By anchoring each token to a real share and keeping the underlying custodial process under traditional clearing houses (such as RQD), Securitize sidesteps many of the legal uncertainties that have hampered earlier experiments.
What changes because of it
The immediate impact is the opening of a new lane for investors who already use crypto wallets to access equities. For a crypto‑savvy user, buying a tokenized Apple share is as simple as sending USDC to a Solana address and clicking “trade.” Settlement occurs in seconds rather than the two‑day T+2 cycle of conventional stock clearing. The faster finality could make these tokens attractive as collateral in on‑chain lending protocols, where lenders need near‑instant proof of asset ownership.
However, the trade‑off is that the tokens remain secondary representations. If a holder wants to exercise voting rights or receive a physical share certificate, they must rely on Securitize’s custodial process or await a future conversion mechanism when issuers adopt tokenization directly. Until then, the token’s legal status is tied to the custodial agreement, not the company’s shareholder ledger.
The broader market effect hinges on whether the NYSE and OKX‑ICE venues launch as promised. If the 24/7 digital exchanges go live, they could pressure traditional markets to extend hours or improve settlement speed. Conversely, if regulatory hurdles delay those platforms, the Solana market may remain a niche playground with limited liquidity, despite Jump Trading’s involvement.
Investors who already hold USDC or other stablecoins stand to benefit most, because they can move directly into tokenized equities without converting to fiat. Traditional retail investors who lack crypto experience may see little advantage, as they still need a wallet, understand gas fees, and trust a custodial bridge. Institutional players might watch the experiment for clues about how to integrate tokenized assets into existing balance sheets, especially if Ripple Prime pursues institutional use cases.
What to watch next: the SEC’s final guidance on the “innovation exemption,” the launch dates for the NYSE digital platform and the OKX‑ICE venue, and any announcement from the listed companies about direct token issuance. Those milestones will determine whether Securitize’s tokens stay a curiosity on Solana or become a permanent, low‑friction entry point to U.S. equities for the crypto community.
