Securitize (SECZ) shares rose nearly 8% to around $12.60 early Tuesday after the company announced a partnership with South Korea's LG CNS, as the country prepares for new regulations on tokenized securities set to take effect in February 2027.

Securitize and LG CNS memorandum covers funds, stocks, and stablecoins

The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to develop tokenized assets and digital infrastructure for South Korean financial institutions. The partnership includes pilots with tokenized funds, stocks, and stablecoins, as well as exploring opportunities in Asia-Pacific markets.

South Korea to implement framework by February 2027

Last week, the Financial Services Commission proposed rules for the issuance and circulation of tokenized stocks, bonds, funds, and other securities, with the framework scheduled to take effect in February 2027. The agreement gives Securitize an early foothold in a market where financial institutions are preparing for the new regime. On Tuesday, LG CNS also launched a blockchain infrastructure platform to support stablecoins and tokenized securities for banks and other companies.

Tokenization market grows: about $40B in RWA and $3.2B in stocks

Securitize has become a key player in the tokenized real-world assets (RWA) segment, which is estimated at about $40 billion. Early growth was driven by U.S. Treasury bonds, private credit, and other yield-generating instruments, but tokenized stocks are gaining momentum: their combined value is about $3.2 billion, up 10.6% over the past 30 days.

SPAC listing in July and management's position

In July, Securitize began trading on the New York Stock Exchange after merging with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners II. CEO Carlos Domingo said in July that even moderate adoption of tokenized stocks could push the total crypto market capitalization to $5 trillion.