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Securitize x Apollo – Tokenizing Private Credit & Expanding On-Chain Finance Today, we’re announcing a major milestone in on-chain private credit. Securitize has partnered with Apollo Global Management, Inc. to launch the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund $ACRED, bringing tokenized private credit to institutional and accredited investors. Now available on the Aptos Labs, Avalanche, Ethereum, Ink, Polygon Labs, and Solana Foundation networks, this fund represents a significant step in expanding access to alternative credit strategies. More details below. ⬇️ $ACRED provides tokenized access to Apollo Diversified Credit Fund, a diversified credit strategy investing in: • Corporate direct lending • Asset-backed lending • Performing, dislocated and structured credit. https://lnkd.in/eCcebXme $ACRED simplifies the operational process with: • Native redemptions at daily NAV • Seamless transactions across multiple chains • Interoperability is powered by @Wormhole, enhancing liquidity and accessibility for institutional and accredited investors 💬 Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize added: “Apollo’s expertise in private credit makes them an ideal partner in tokenizing this category of real-world assets (“RWA”), unlocking broader opportunities for investors.” To further expand the tokenized RWA ecosystem, Securitize is integrating with Ink and Solana Foundation. These partnerships mark an important milestone in our mission to make tokenized real-world assets accessible to more investors. https://lnkd.in/eB5KuXQJ 💬 “Tokenizing private funds on public blockchains has been one of the best use cases for on-chain finance and we are excited to expand Securitize’s suite of RWAs into these new ecosystems.” – Michael Sonnenshein, COO, Securitize

Securitize expands to the Ink blockchain, powered by Kraken Digital Asset Exchange. With the launch of the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund $ACRED, we’re integrating with Ink, a DeFi-focused Layer-2 built on the Optimism Superchain. “Having Securitize integrated with Ink opens the door for these asset classes to flow into the ecosystem, offering both users and developers a diverse toolkit for new financial applications and services on-chain” said Andrew Koller, Founder of Ink. ✔️ Built to accelerate DeFi adoption ✔️ Advances user experiences, decentralization, and cross-chain interoperability This marks a step forward in connecting traditional assets to emerging DeFi innovations.

Securitize integrates with Solana Foundation to expand tokenized real-world assets. With low-cost, high-speed transactions, and scalability, Solana’s blockchain supports the growing demand for tokenized assets like the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund $ACRED. ✔️ Fast, scalable infrastructure ✔️ Optimized for high-throughput financial applications “Securitize’s expansion onto Solana represents another milestone in bringing institutional-grade financial products on-chain, unlocking new opportunities for investors worldwide” said Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at the Solana Foundation. With this integration, institutional finance continues to evolve on-chain.

📰 Robinhood CEO, Vlad Tenev, spotlights tokenization in The Washington Post In his op-ed, Tenev highlights how tokenization can democratize private market investing, unlocking access to opportunities previously reserved for the wealthiest investors. The piece underscores the critical role of regulatory clarity in enabling the U.S. to lead in this transformative market. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eQAUxz_3

Securitize x Wormhole: Blockchain Interoperability is Now Live! We are pleased to announce the live deployment of Wormhole as our primary interoperability solution, unlocking seamless, secure transfers of tokenized funds across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism Foundation, and Polygon Labs. 🤝 This partnership marks a major milestone in enabling greater liquidity, flexibility, and accessibility for institutional investors. Discover how this integration simplifies cross-chain management, making tokenized assets more scalable and investor-friendly 🧵👇 Wormhole, with $55B+ in cross-chain volume since 2020, now powers multichain interoperability for tokenized assets on Securitize’s platform, used by industry leaders like Hamilton Lane, KKR, and BlackRock. 💬 Securitize Co-Founder & CEO, Carlos Domingo: "This enables our clients’ tokenized assets, like BlackRock’s BUIDL, to scale seamlessly across new networks, further expanding access and liquidity for investors." From on-chain yield opportunities to flexible custody solutions, the future of tokenized finance is multichain. With Securitize and Wormhole, institutional investors now have a seamless path to manage and transfer tokenized funds across leading blockchain networks. 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eFQwqvZk

In this week's newsletter edition... President Trump begins crypto push; BUIDL fund introduces new features; the SEC launches a crypto task force; Hamilton raises $1.7M to tokeninze RWAs on Bitcoin; tokenization expected to reach $50B by 2025; and Securitize celebrates at the inaugural Crypto Ball.

Real-world asset tokenization: Unlocking a new era of finance "The global adoption of RWA tokenization is poised for exponential growth. The interplay between technological advancements and regulatory frameworks will be crucial to continued adoption." via Cointelegraph ⬇️ As institutional players and regulators align, tokenization is set to redefine global financial systems, opening doors for broader access and efficiency. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUc2GUwU

📢 Big News: New Features to BUIDL, BlackRock’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Securitize is thrilled to unveil two new features for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL): daily dividends and intra-day redemptions Let’s break it down…👇 💰 Daily Dividends Investors will now receive dividends directly in their wallets daily, Monday-Friday. This enhancement builds on BUIDL’s investor-friendly structure, providing immediate reinvestment opportunities and better alignment with daily cash flow needs. ⚡ Intra-Day Redemptions Investors can now redeem their holdings at multiple intervals throughout the day. This added flexibility ensures alignment with dynamic market conditions and operational demands, offering unparalleled liquidity when it’s needed most. Why It Matters: These features solidify BUIDL as the premier on-chain investment vehicle, empowering institutional investors with greater flexibility, accessibility, and utility. Want to learn more? Read the full blog to explore how these new features are transforming on-chain finance: https://lnkd.in/ef_n5fWz

The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Partners With Securitize to Advance Tokenization in Investment Management 🤝 This collaboration will focus on educational and social events tailored to experienced fund managers, exploring how tokenization can modernize operations, broaden investor access, and enhance liquidity options. Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder & CEO of Securitize, added: “We are committed to equipping managers with the tools and expertise needed to navigate this transformative shift to unlock growth and innovation that will ultimately benefit their investors.” Learn more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/e32vaY_7

We were excited to see Securitize Co-Founder & CEO, Carlos Domingo and members of our leadership team attend the inaugural Crypto Ball last Friday in Washington, D.C. Hosted by David Sacks, this landmark event celebrated the U.S. pivot toward pro-crypto policies under the new administration. With leaders from TradFi and DeFi coming together to collaborate with policymakers, one thing is clear: the future of tokenized real-world assets is being built right here. 📸 Check out highlights below!