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EU Embraces Innovative Trading System as Securitize Launches on Avalanche

Securitize has received full regulatory approval from Spain’s CNMV to establish the European Union's first blockchain-based Trading and Settlement System, utilizing Avalanche as its foundational technology.

This landmark achievement positions Securitize uniquely, as it is now the only entity licensed to operate regulated digital securities infrastructure in both the United States and the European Union.

The approval is the result of four years of collaboration with regulatory bodies such as the CNMV, ESMA, and the European Central Bank.

Securitize's inaugural issuance under the EU TSS framework on Avalanche is slated for early 2026.

Employing the DLT Pilot Regime, the new framework merges multilateral trading and central securities depository functions into a single digital platform, enhancing the trading of tokenized stocks and bonds across all 27 EU member states.

Avalanche was selected for its rapid finality and ability to meet regulatory demands, addressing performance concerns in traditional finance.

Following the announcement, AVAX saw a 6.74% increase, reflecting renewed institutional confidence in Avalanche’s capabilities.

With significant capital commitments from major asset managers, Avalanche has solidified its status as a leading platform for asset tokenization.

As Securitize prepares to launch the first pan-European TSS, industry leaders like Anthony Scaramucci recognize this shift as pivotal for the future of finance.

The development marks a significant step toward the globalization of capital markets through the innovative use of blockchain technology.