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Securitize's stock surged 10% after hours following its Q3 results, driven by a $4.8 billion tokenized assets platform and plans to acquire River One. The move positions the company for growth in asset-backed finance.

Securitize Gains 10% Post-Market on Q3 Results, Expands into Asset-Backed Finance

Securitize reported a 9% year-over-year increase in tokenized assets on its platform to $4.8 billion in Q3, alongside a 20% rise in aggregate transaction volume to $4.3 billion. The company also announced the acquisition of River One, an asset-backed finance platform, and authorized a $50 million share buyback. CEO Carlos Domingo emphasized growth in tokenization as Securitize prepares for the SEC's Innovation Exemption launch on Sept. 17.

The strategic shift into asset-backed finance through River One marks a major expansion into a $9 trillion market, offering opportunities to modernize traditional lending with stablecoins and tokenized assets. However, challenges remain: adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $2 million in Q3 but operating costs surged 183% year-over-year.

Investors benefit from the stock's postmarket rally and buyback program, while competitors like BlackRock and DTCC face intensified competition. Regulators may closely monitor how the SEC's Innovation Exemption reshapes market structure for tokenized securities.

Securitize’s board approved a $50 million share repurchase plan. Terms of the River One acquisition remain undisclosed, though the SEC’s Innovation Exemption is set to take effect on Sept. 17, potentially accelerating adoption of tokenized assets.

Securitize's pivot into asset-backed finance signals growth potential but highlights ongoing challenges in profitability and regulatory reliance.

Topics: Finance Markets, Tech Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain Adoption, Financial Services

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Source: CNBC