Street Name = No Control
Shares held in street name can be re-lent without your consent or knowledge.
Weapon 02 · TaaS — Partner: Securitize
TOKENIZATION TURN YOUR STOCK INTO A TOKEN.
Tokenization-as-a-Service. SEC-compliant. FINRA-approved. Four weeks to go-live.
Tokenization-as-a-Service
SECURITIZE HIGHLIGHTS
The only tokenization partner with a regulator-cleared track record.
- First FINRA-approved BD for tokens
- ATS registered
- $1B+ tokenized assets
- ERC-1400 / ERC-3643 compliant
The Problem
YOUR SHARES ARE TRAPPED
Traditional share infrastructure enables short attacks — the system was built for liquidity, not issuer protection.
45-Day Disclosure Delay
By the time short interest data is public, the attack has been underway for weeks.
Infinite Rehypothecation
DTC omnibus accounts enable a single share to be lent 3–5×, creating phantom supply.
Settlement Fails
Failed trades create phantom shares that inflate float and dilute ownership records.
CEOs and boards have no control over who borrows their shares, how many times they're re-lent, or when the attack will come.
The Opportunity
BLOCKCHAIN FIXES WHAT'S BROKEN
Every failure point in traditional share infrastructure has a blockchain-native fix.
Blockchain registry replaces street name. Every holder known, every transfer tracked.
No 45-day delay. See ownership changes as they happen, on-chain.
Programmable rules prevent unauthorized lending, auto-enforced on every transfer.
Not limited to 9:30–4:00 ET. Trade around the clock with global investors.
T+0 on-chain settlement. No more T+1 delays or settlement fails.
KYC, holding periods, and jurisdiction rules — all enforced automatically by smart contracts.
The Platform
TaaS PLATFORM OVERVIEW
Convert your shares into regulated security tokens (ERC-1400 / ERC-3643) — maintain full SEC compliance while unlocking blockchain benefits.
The Technology
- ERC-1400 / ERC-3643 security tokens
- Full SEC compliance maintained
- Smart contract transfer restrictions
- Blockchain benefits with investor protections
The Partnership
- Partnership with Securitize (SECZ)
- First FINRA-approved broker-dealer for tokens
- Bundled with the Intelligence platform
- 6-K filing support throughout
Before & After
WHAT CHANGES AFTER TOKENIZATION
Before
- ✕Street name ownership
- ✕45-day data delay
- ✕Shares freely re-lent
- ✕T+1 settlement
- ✕9:30–4 ET trading
- ✕US investors only
After
- ✓Direct blockchain ownership
- ✓Real-time visibility
- ✓Smart contract restricted
- ✓T+0 settlement
- ✓24/7 global trading
- ✓Global investor access
The Partner
First FINRA-approved broker-dealer cleared to custody tokenized securities (May 2026).
1stFINRA-approved broker-dealer for tokenized securities
ATSRegistered Alternative Trading System
$1B+In securities already tokenized
Credentials
- FINRA-registered broker-dealer
- ATS (Alternative Trading System)
- Digital transfer agent — NYSE Digital
- KYC / AML via Securitize iD
- Investor accreditation verification
Compliance
- Smart contract transfer restrictions
- ERC-1400 / ERC-3643 compliant
- 6-K filing support
- $1B+ in tokenized assets issued
Securitize's institutional clients include KKR, Hamilton Lane, and Apollo — the same infrastructure now available to your company.
The Process
FOUR WEEKS TO GO-LIVE
From legal structuring to trading — a clear, staged rollout.
Week 1–2
Legal Structuring
SEC advisory, board resolution, legal documentation, and regulatory pathway selection.
Week 2–3
Smart Contract
ERC-1400 / ERC-3643 configuration, compliance rules programming, and token parameters.
Week 3–4
Issuance
Token issuance and investor onboarding via Securitize iD KYC, plus wallet setup.
Week 4
Go-Live
Trading begins, with full 6-K filing support throughout.
Ongoing Support
- Full 6-K filing support for all tokenization events
- SEC advisory on regulatory questions
- Investor onboarding and wallet support
- Smart contract monitoring and updates
- Transfer agent services via Securitize
Compliance
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Full SEC and FINRA compliance through Securitize's regulated infrastructure.
| Requirement | How It's Addressed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SEC Registration | Securitize BD registration covers token issuance | ✓ Compliant |
| FINRA Oversight | Securitize is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer | ✓ Compliant |
| ATS Registration | Securitize Markets ATS for secondary trading | ✓ Compliant |
| Transfer Agent | Securitize serves as digital transfer agent | ✓ Compliant |
| Investor Eligibility | Reg D (accredited US) or Reg S (non-US) | ✓ Compliant |
Who Gains What
BENEFITS FOR EVERYONE AT THE TABLE
Benefits for Issuers
- Remove From Lending Pools
Tokenized shares exit traditional lending pools, reducing your short attack surface.
- Real-Time Visibility
See exactly who owns your shares, in what quantities, updated in real-time.
- Programmable Compliance
Auto-enforced rules — holding periods, transfer restrictions, KYC on every transaction.
- Reduced Costs
Lower transfer agent costs, streamlined compliance, less administrative overhead.
- New Investor Base
Access DeFi-native and global investors who never open a traditional brokerage.
- Future-Proof
Blockchain-based infrastructure positions your company for the future of capital markets.
Benefits for Shareholders
- Direct Ownership
Blockchain-verified ownership, not held in street name — full transparency and control.
- 24/7 Trading Access
Trade anytime, not just 9:30am–4:00pm ET. Global market access around the clock.
- Instant Settlement
T+0 settlement on-chain. No more T+1 waiting periods or settlement risk.
- DeFi Lending Collateral
Pledge tokenized shares as collateral to borrow stablecoins — unlock liquidity without selling.
- Global Market Access
Non-US investors can access your stock through Reg S tokenized offerings.
- Reduced Custody Costs
Blockchain-based custody eliminates many traditional intermediary fees.
Proof It Works
TRACK RECORD
CURRENC Capital (Nasdaq: CURR)
We've tokenized our own shares — first-mover advantage, and living proof the system works. Our tokenized shares trade alongside our Nasdaq listing.
Securitize Ecosystem
Securitize has tokenized $1B+ in assets, including KKR, Hamilton Lane, and Apollo — with a growing pipeline of public companies exploring tokenization.
Regulatory Environment
- Broker-Dealer Tokenization Act introduced in Congress (Dec 2024)
- SEC FinHub actively engaging with tokenization projects
- Regulatory clarity improving — early movers gain the advantage
- Institutional adoption accelerating — BlackRock, Franklin Templeton tokenizing
Pricing & Deployment
Two ways to deploy — pay in cash or in shares, live in four weeks from signed engagement. See the full breakdown on the main page.
See Pricing & Deployment →
Two ways to deploy — pay in cash or in shares, live in four weeks from signed engagement. See the full breakdown on the main page.
The Arsenal · Reading Path
CONTINUE THE ARSENAL
Each weapon builds on the last. Read them in sequence to see how the full Equity Defense Infrastructure fits together.
- 01 Intelligence
- 02 Tokenization You are here
- 03 Lending Read next →
- 04 DEX Listing
Get Started
TURN YOUR STOCK INTO A TOKEN. SECURE YOUR SHARES.
Go from paper certificate to programmable, defended equity in just four weeks.