Securitize Becomes a Registered Investment Adviser

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Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) announced that its subsidiary Securitize Capital is now registered with the U.S. SEC as an investment adviser, expanding its regulated onchain capital-markets platform. The firm now combines an SEC-registered investment adviser, broker-dealer with ATS, transfer agent and fund administration services in the U.S.

The move transitions Securitize Capital from exempt reporting adviser to full registration, bringing additional disclosure, compliance and examination requirements under the Investment Advisers Act. According to Securitize, it oversees $5B+ AUM and is licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and EU.

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• Securitize Capital gains SEC-registered investment adviser status
• U.S. platform now includes investment adviser, broker-dealer/ATS, transfer agent, fund admin
• According to Securitize, tokenized real-world assets AUM exceeds $5B as of July 2026
• According to Securitize, licenses cover regulated digital-securities infrastructure across U.S. and EU

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• SEC-registered investment adviser status adds disclosure, compliance, recordkeeping, examination obligations

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SEC registration of Securitize Capital expands Securitize's regulated platform and positions the
company to deepen its work with asset managers and institutional investors

MIAMI, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize") (NYSE: SECZ), the leader in tokenized assets, today announced that its subsidiary, Securitize Capital LLC ("Securitize Capital"), is now registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as an investment adviser.

The registration marks another expansion of Securitize's regulated platform for onchain capital markets. Through its U.S. affiliates, Securitize now combines an SEC-registered investment adviser with an SEC-registered broker-dealer and Alternative Trading System ("ATS"), an SEC-registered transfer agent and fund administration services.

The registration provides a broader foundation for Securitize Capital's advisory business and positions Securitize to deepen its relationships with asset managers, institutional investors and other sophisticated market participants. The timing comes as regulators consider how established investment-adviser obligations may apply to emerging onchain portfolio-management tools. In a July 22 statement, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce noted that managing certain crypto vaults and lending strategies may implicate investment-adviser issues, depending on their structure and activities. As these models develop, Securitize Capital is positioned to work with market participants exploring onchain investment strategies within applicable regulatory frameworks, supported by Securitize's broader capabilities across product development, distribution, ownership recordkeeping, trading and administration.

"Becoming an SEC-registered investment adviser is an important step in the continued expansion of Securitize's platform," said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize. "Asset managers and institutional investors want to work with partners that understand both the opportunity of tokenization and the obligations that come with operating in regulated markets. Through Securitize Capital, we are adding another important capability to our full stack and strengthening our ability to help institutions develop and manage investment strategies built for an onchain financial system."

Securitize Capital previously operated as an exempt reporting adviser. As an SEC-registered investment adviser, Securitize Capital is subject to additional public disclosure, compliance, recordkeeping and examination requirements under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

About Securitize

Securitize, the world's leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $5B+ AUM (as of July 2026), is bringing the world onchain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck and others. In the U.S., Securitize operates through its affiliates, including Securitize Markets, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC that operates an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS); Securitize Transfer Agent, LLC, an SEC-registered transfer agent; Securitize Capital LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser; and Securitize Fund Services, LLC, which provides fund administration services. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. In Europe, Securitize operates through its affiliate Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A., which is fully authorized as an Investment Firm and operates a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making Securitize Corp. currently the only company, based on its existing U.S. and EU regulatory authorizations, licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure across both the U.S. and EU. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding Securitize Corp.'s ("Securitize") future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "potential," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: regulatory developments relating to digital assets and tokenization; market volatility; competition; and those risk factors described in the filings of Securitize Corp.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Securitize Corp. does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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	Tom Murphy press@securitize.io
	Sam Ross investor.relations@securitize.io

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FAQ

What did Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) announce on July 27, 2026?

Securitize announced that subsidiary Securitize Capital is now registered with the U.S. SEC as an investment adviser. According to Securitize, this expands its regulated onchain capital-markets platform alongside its broker-dealer/ATS, transfer agent and fund administration services.

What does SEC-registered investment adviser status mean for Securitize Capital?

SEC-registered status makes Securitize Capital an investment adviser regulated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. According to Securitize, it replaces exempt reporting status and adds public disclosure, compliance, recordkeeping and examination requirements for its advisory activities.

How large is Securitize’s tokenized assets business by AUM in 2026?

Securitize reports managing $5B+ in assets under management (AUM) as of July 2026. According to Securitize, this AUM reflects tokenized real-world assets offered through partnerships with major asset managers such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR and VanEck.

How does Securitize’s SECZ registration change its U.S. regulatory stack?

The change adds an SEC-registered investment adviser to Securitize’s existing U.S. broker-dealer/ATS, transfer agent and fund administration entities. According to Securitize, this creates a broader regulated platform for product development, distribution, trading, recordkeeping and advisory services in onchain capital markets.

What is the difference between Securitize Capital’s prior exempt status and its new SEC registration?

Securitize Capital previously operated as an exempt reporting adviser with lighter reporting duties. According to Securitize, full SEC registration now subjects it to additional public disclosure, compliance controls, recordkeeping and potential SEC examinations under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Is Securitize the only firm licensed for regulated digital-securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and EU?

According to Securitize, based on its existing U.S. and EU authorizations, it is currently the only company licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure across both regions. In Europe, it acts through Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets under the EU DLT Pilot Regime.