Securitize, a leading platform for tokenized assets listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ, announced plans on October 28 to integrate the Stellar network into its infrastructure. The move makes Stellar the 17th blockchain supported by the company for the issuance and management of regulated tokenized financial products.

The announcement came during Meridian 2026, the annual conference organized by the Stellar Development Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. Securitize stated that the integration will expand the range of blockchain networks available to institutional asset managers seeking to bring traditional financial products onchain.

Expanding Multichain Options for Institutions

Securitize already supports networks including Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche. The company works with major asset managers such as BlackRock, Apollo, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR and VanEck. As of September 30, Securitize reported approximately $5 billion in tokenized securities across its platform.

The planned Stellar connection aligns with the firm’s multichain strategy. It allows asset managers greater flexibility in selecting networks that match their operational and distribution requirements. Securitize has not named specific products, issuers or a completion timeline for the integration. Additional details on supported assets will be shared as they become available.

Stellar was designed for financial services, with built-in features that support regulated use cases. These include customer identification checks, transfer restrictions, clawbacks and sanctions compliance. The network has processed billions of operations since its launch and already hosts institutional products.

Stellar’s Position in Tokenized Real-World Assets

Independent data shows Stellar ranking fourth among blockchains by the value of distributed real-world assets. As of late October, the network hosted approximately $3.77 billion in such assets, trailing Ethereum at about $15.9 billion, BNB Chain at $6.3 billion and Solana at $4.9 billion.

Franklin Templeton has operated its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on Stellar since 2021. The fund’s BENJI token held more than $650 million in value on the network as of April. Other issuers active on Stellar include Spiko and Ondo Finance. The network has also supported institutional activity such as repo transactions.

Securitize’s regulated subsidiaries provide brokerage, transfer agency and investment advisory services in the United States, along with licensed securities operations in Europe. The network integration does not alter existing investor eligibility, compliance or custody requirements for individual products.

Broader Context of Institutional Tokenization

The agreement follows other recent moves by Securitize. The company has confirmed tokenized stocks available on Solana for eligible investors and has introduced products across additional networks. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which Securitize helps tokenize, has expanded support beyond Ethereum to several other chains.

Stellar’s existing ecosystem and compliance-oriented design position it as a fit for institutional issuers. Securitize described the integration as a planned expansion rather than an immediate migration of existing funds or equities onto the network.

No transaction values, deployment costs or projected revenue figures accompanied the announcement. Forward-looking statements noted that technical, regulatory or commercial factors could affect the timeline or scope of implementation.