Securitize talks scaling tokenization at Chainlink’s Link:NYC

Tokenizing an asset is starting to look like the easy part. Getting it to scale is where the real work begins.

That was the focus when Securitize’s head of issuer growth took the stage at Chainlink’s Link:NYC event to discuss how firms can grow their tokenization offerings.

What Securitize said in New York

Giang Bui, who joined Securitize as Vice President of Issuer Growth in January 2026, led the discussion. The Link:NYC 2026 event took place around October 29. Bui centered the conversation on three hurdles: liquidity, distribution and interoperability.

The numbers behind the talk

Securitize has real activity to point to. The company’s tokenized US stock platform on Solana grew from 12 to 25 equities as of November 2, 2026. The roster includes household names like Exxon Mobil, Disney and Uber. Each token carries 1:1 backing by the underlying shares.

By late 2026, Securitize managed over $4 billion in tokenized securities. The firm counts major asset managers, including BlackRock and VanEck, among its partners.

Securitize also operates with a full set of regulatory credentials. It is an SEC-registered broker-dealer, transfer agent and alternative trading system (ATS) operator.

Background: from startup to NYSE listing

Securitize is now a public company listed on the NYSE under the symbol SECZ. In March 2026, Securitize announced a memorandum of understanding with the NYSE aimed at developing a trading venue for tokenized securities that would run 24/7.

The company’s hiring of Bui at the start of 2026 signaled that issuer expansion was a priority.

What this means for tokenization’s next phase

Bui’s emphasis on liquidity, distribution and interoperability reflects where the industry stands. For issuers weighing whether to tokenize, the question shifts from “can we put this onchain” to “will anyone be able to trade it once we do.”

There are open questions. The NYSE venue remains at the MOU stage. Liquidity is also a chicken-and-egg problem. Growing from 12 to 25 equities helps, but a 25-stock lineup is still small next to the universe of listed companies.

What to watch next: whether Securitize keeps expanding its tokenized equities roster, how the NYSE collaboration develops beyond the MOU and whether its partnerships with large asset managers translate into growth beyond the current $4 billion-plus base.