"This registration significantly expands our ability to serve institutional clients," said Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize Capital, after the firm's move to secure full Investment Adviser status with the SEC. The shift marks a key change, as the company steps out from under the limitations of exempt reporting adviser rules, opening doors to advising a larger pool of sophisticated investors.
Securitize Capital, the advisory arm of the tokenized asset platform Securitize, announced its full registration with the SEC on July 27, 2026. This upgrade lifts regulatory restrictions that previously confined the firm’s guidance to certain private funds and venture capital vehicles with limited U.S. assets. With this new status, Securitize can now legally provide advisory services to a broader range of asset managers and institutional investors, scaling its onchain capital markets business beyond its earlier constraints.
The change introduces extra demands on disclosure and compliance, but it also empowers Securitize to deepen its regulated business stack. According to Domingo, the firm expects to use this momentum to help institutions craft and manage digital asset investment strategies, tapping into growing demand for institutional-grade onchain advisory. This step could put Securitize in a stronger position to compete as onchain markets draw more traditional financial players.
While many crypto firms stay on the sidelines of heavier regulation, Securitize’s move signals a bet on long-term institutional engagement. This comes amid broader industry trends where regulatory clarity and compliance become key as digital assets attract more mainstream interest. The firm’s evolution parallels shifts like Lido’s recent upgrade that impact blockchain infrastructure and institutional participation alike.
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