Securitize has appointed Brett Redfearn as president, adding a senior market structure expert to its leadership as tokenization expands across global finance.
Securitize confirmed Brett Redfearn as its new president on April 9. The company also added him to its board of directors as it continues to scale operations.
Redfearn brings experience from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and JPMorgan. He also worked at Coinbase, where he focused on capital markets within digital assets.
The company stated that Redfearn will work with its leadership team to expand its regulated platform. His role will cover issuance, trading, and fund administration across tokenized assets.
Securitize explained that he will also engage with regulators, exchanges, and institutional partners. The company is building infrastructure that connects traditional finance with blockchain-based systems.
”Securitize is perfectly positioned to lead the implementation of the tokenized financial infrastructure of the future,” Redfearn said. “The company has taken a compliance-first approach to tokenization from the beginning.”
The appointment follows several months of increased activity in tokenized markets. Financial institutions continue to explore blockchain-based systems for securities and funds.
Institutional partnerships and market position
Securitize holds a leading position in the real-world asset tokenization sector. Data from RWA.xyz shows the platform manages about $3.9 billion in tokenized assets.
The company accounts for nearly 70 percent of the U.S. tokenization market. This share places it ahead of other platforms working in the same space.
Securitize has built partnerships with major asset managers. These include BlackRock and Apollo, both active in tokenized investment products.
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund operates as one of the largest tokenized funds available today. The partnership reflects how traditional firms are moving toward blockchain-based structures.
The company has also expanded its efforts to digitize traditional financial products. It worked with Currenc Group to introduce tokenized shares, as Coin Headlines reported yesterday.
In parallel, on March 24, Securitize signed a memorandum of understanding with the New York Stock Exchange. The agreement supports a digital trading platform for blockchain-native securities.
The planned platform aims to serve corporate issuers and exchange-traded funds. It reflects a broader push to integrate tokenized assets into regulated market systems.
Redfearn’s regulatory and market structure experience
Redfearn previously served as Director of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets. He held that position from 2017 to 2020.
During his tenure, he oversaw exchanges, broker-dealers, and key market rules. He worked on efforts to modernize the National Market System.
His work also covered market transparency and resilience during periods of volatility. The SEC later described his leadership as transformative in advancing market structure reforms.
Before joining the SEC, Redfearn spent 14 years at JPMorgan. He served as Global Head of Market Structure within the corporate and investment bank.
After leaving public service, he joined Coinbase as Head of Capital Markets. He focused on building infrastructure for digital asset securities and institutional participation.
He later founded Panorama Financial Markets Advisory. The firm advises exchanges, asset managers, and financial technology companies.
Redfearn also held board roles across several market institutions. These include BATS Global Markets, the Chicago Stock Exchange, and BIDS Trading.
”Brett has been instrumental in how modern markets are structured and regulated,” said Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo.
He added that Redfearn’s experience will support the company’s long-term strategy.
Tokenization moves toward regulated infrastructure
Securitize continues to position itself as a regulated platform for tokenized securities. The company focuses on compliance and integration with existing financial systems.
The firm has proposed a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. The deal would support its transition toward becoming a public company.
The proposed transaction would value Securitize at about $1.25 billion. It reflects investor interest in tokenization platforms tied to traditional finance.
Tokenization converts assets such as stocks and bonds into blockchain-based tokens. This process allows faster settlement and broader access to financial products.
Redfearn noted that more institutions are exploring tokenized markets. He also stated that regulatory engagement remains central to adoption. The company plans to work closely with regulators as the market develops.
Wall Street firms continue to increase activity in this area. Exchanges and asset managers are building systems that support tokenized trading and settlement.
Securitize’s leadership change comes as these efforts expand. The company aims to align its platform with institutional requirements and regulatory standards.