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Securitize Tokenizes Nasdaq-Listed Currenc Group Inc. Ordinary Shares

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Securitize announced on April 8, 2026 that Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) has tokenized its ordinary shares onchain across Ethereum and Solana via the Securitize platform.

The tokenized shares aim to enable 24/7 trading, fractional ownership to six decimal places, lower-cost transactions, collateralization in DeFi, and integration with automated strategies. The company also disclosed a proposed reverse merger with Animoca Brands, which remains subject to approvals and closing conditions.

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Positive

  • Shares tokenized on Ethereum and Solana
  • Fractional ownership supported to six decimal places
  • 24/7 trading and potential lower transaction costs

Negative

  • Animoca reverse merger is proposed and subject to approvals
  • Access requires meeting eligibility and onboarding requirements

News Market Reaction – CEPT

+0.18%
1 alert
+0.18% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CEPT gained 0.18%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Tokenized networks: 2 blockchains Fractional precision: 6 decimal places Global access regions: 3 regions +1 more
4 metrics
Tokenized networks 2 blockchains Currenc ordinary shares launched on Ethereum and Solana
Fractional precision 6 decimal places Fractional ownership support for onchain Currenc shares
Global access regions 3 regions 24/7 global market access across Asia, Europe, United States
CEPT 52-week range $10.325–$13.74 Pre-news 52-week low and high for CEPT

Market Reality Check

Price: $11.17 Vol: Volume 379,639 vs 20-day ...
normal vol
$11.17 Last Close
Volume Volume 379,639 vs 20-day average 476,058, with relative volume at 0.8 ahead of this news. normal
Technical Price at 10.83 trades below the 200-day MA of 11.16 and 21.18% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CEPT slipped 0.64% with mixed peer moves: HYAC down 1.5%, VACH up 2.92%, others ...

CEPT slipped 0.64% with mixed peer moves: HYAC down 1.5%, VACH up 2.92%, others flat. This pattern points to stock-specific dynamics around the Securitize/Currenc tokenization narrative rather than a broad Blank Checks sector move.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Jan 28 (Positive)
Pattern 4 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Jan 28 Form S-4 filing Positive +4.1% Public Form S-4 filing with strong revenue growth disclosure.
Nov 21 Deal webcast Positive +0.1% Investor webcast detailing SPAC combination and $1.25B valuation.
Nov 13 Draft S-4 submission Positive -2.2% Confidential draft S-4 submitted for proposed Securitize deal.
Oct 28 Business combination Positive -3.9% Definitive SPAC merger agreement valuing Securitize at $1.25B.
Pattern Detected

Recent Securitize/CEPT combination news has often been positive in tone but produced mixed reactions, with some structurally positive deal updates followed by selloffs, indicating investors reassessing valuation and deal risk despite supportive headlines.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, CEPT’s story has centered on its proposed business combination with Securitize. Key milestones included the definitive business combination announcement on Oct 28, 2025, a confidential Form S-4 draft on Nov 12, 2025, a detailed webcast and valuation update at a $1.25B pre-money level in November, and a public Form S-4 filing on Jan 28, 2026 with revenue of $55.6M for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025. Today’s tokenization news reflects the same strategic theme: native onchain public equities aligned with the planned Securitize/CEPT combination.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a concrete application of Securitize’s strategy by bringing Currenc Gro...
Analysis

This announcement highlights a concrete application of Securitize’s strategy by bringing Currenc Group’s Nasdaq-listed ordinary shares onchain across Ethereum and Solana, enabling 24/7 access, fractional ownership to six decimal places, and potential DeFi integrations. It complements CEPT’s ongoing business combination process with Securitize, previously detailed in Form S-4 filings and investor communications. Investors may watch how quickly real trading, collateral usage, and institutional adoption develop around these tokenized shares relative to past SPAC and tokenization milestones.

Key Terms

tokenization, onchain, decentralized finance, collateralization, +4 more
8 terms
tokenization financial
"Securitize, the leader in real-world asset tokenization, today announced..."
Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets or rights into digital tokens stored on a computer network. This allows assets, such as property or investments, to be divided into smaller parts, making them easier to buy, sell, or transfer electronically. For investors, tokenization can increase access to a wider range of investments and make transactions faster and more efficient.
onchain technical
"has tokenized its ordinary shares on the Securitize platform, bringing tokenized public company shares onchain..."
"Onchain" describes activities, transactions, or data that happen directly on a blockchain, which is a digital ledger that records information transparently and securely. For investors, onchain activities provide real-time insights into how assets are moving and how networks are functioning, helping them make more informed decisions. Think of it as watching transactions happen live on a public record, similar to seeing a receipt posted online immediately after a purchase.
decentralized finance financial
"integration with decentralized finance infrastructure and algorithmic strategies."
Decentralized finance, often called DeFi, is a way of using digital technology to offer financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading without relying on traditional banks or institutions. It operates on open networks where anyone can participate, much like a digital marketplace that runs on shared computer systems. For investors, DeFi provides more direct control over their assets and access to financial activities outside conventional systems.
collateralization financial
"unlock new forms of utility including collateralization and automated trading"
Collateralization is the process of using valuable assets, like property or savings, to secure a loan or financial agreement. If the borrower fails to repay, the lender can claim these assets to recover the money. This practice helps investors feel more confident that their investment is protected, as there is a tangible asset backing the loan or transaction.
automated trading technical
"utility including collateralization and automated trading"
Automated trading is the use of computer programs to place buy and sell orders in financial markets according to predefined rules and algorithms, carrying out trades without direct human intervention. Like a thermostat that adjusts room temperature automatically, these systems can execute strategies faster, cheaper and more consistently than a person—helping investors capture opportunities and control risk—but they can also amplify price moves, create technical failures, or reduce liquidity if not carefully tested and monitored.
lending protocols financial
"Tokenized shares can be used as collateral in lending protocols"
Lending protocols are software systems—often built on blockchain networks—that allow people or programs to lend and borrow assets without a traditional bank, using automated rules to set interest rates, require collateral and execute repayments. Think of them as automated peer-to-peer lending platforms or vending machines for loans; investors watch them because they create new ways to earn yield, provide liquidity and influence asset prices, while exposing users to platform, collateral and code risks.
automated liquidity environments technical
"integrated into automated liquidity environments such as AMMs"
Automated liquidity environments are electronic systems where computer programs, algorithms or smart contracts continuously post buy and sell prices so traders can trade without waiting for a human market maker. Think of it as a vending machine for stocks or tokens that instantly quotes prices and fills orders; this matters to investors because it influences how quickly trades execute, how much a price moves when you trade, and the cost of buying or selling an asset.
smart contract-based technical
"incorporated into smart contract-based portfolio strategies"
Something described as "smart contract-based" is built on self-executing computer programs stored on a blockchain that automatically carry out agreed rules when certain conditions are met, like a vending machine that dispenses a drink when you insert the right amount of money. For investors, this matters because it can lower costs, speed up transactions, and make terms visible and automatic, while also introducing risks from coding errors, security flaws, and uncertain regulation.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Currenc ordinary shares launch on Ethereum and Solana, unlocking a new platform for public equity onchain

MIAMI and SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the leader in real-world asset tokenization, today announced that Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) has tokenized its ordinary shares on the Securitize platform, bringing tokenized public company shares onchain across both Ethereum and Solana.

By bringing its ordinary shares onchain, Currenc is advancing an existing model for public markets in which shares are not only digitally represented, but potentially more functional within a modern financial system. Tokenized Currenc ordinary shares are expected to offer broader convenience, including 24/7 trading, lower-cost transactions, fractional ownership, and integration with decentralized finance infrastructure and algorithmic strategies.

"By bringing Currenc shares onchain, we are working toward a model where shareholders could access 24/7 markets, participate globally, use their holdings more efficiently, and potentially unlock new forms of utility including collateralization and automated trading," said Alex Kong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Currenc Group.  "We believe this is an important step toward a more open and functional future for public markets."

"With Currenc, we are continuing to show what issuer-led tokenization can look like when the token represents the real security and the company is actively involved in the process," said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize. "This is about more than putting shares on a blockchain. We are working toward a market structure where public equities can move globally, trade more efficiently, and become more interoperable with the next generation of financial infrastructure."

A core part of the Currenc vision is expanding both the utility and accessibility of public equity once it is brought onchain. Tokenized shares can be used as collateral in lending protocols, integrated into automated liquidity environments such as AMMs, and incorporated into smart contract-based portfolio strategies. At the same time, onchain shares can support fractional ownership to six decimal places and enable 24/7 global market access across Asia, Europe, and the United States, making the asset potentially more flexible and broadly accessible to investors.

Currenc is a fintech company focused on cross-border payments, e-wallet infrastructure, and AI-powered enterprise tools for financial institutions. The company has also announced a proposed reverse merger with Animoca Brands, which would result in a Nasdaq-listed company with exposure across digital assets, gaming, AI, decentralized finance, and blockchain infrastructure. The Animoca Transaction remains subject to, among other things, the negotiation of definitive documents, applicable regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, and satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance that the Animoca Transaction will be completed on the anticipated terms or timeline, or at all. Additional information regarding the Animoca Transaction is available in the company's filings with the SEC.

To learn more about Currenc's tokenized ordinary shares and access onchain public markets through Stocks on Securitize, investors can visit securitize.io to explore the offering, review eligibility requirements, and begin onboarding to the platform. 

About Securitize
Securitize, the world's leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $4B+ AUM (as of November 2025), is bringing the world onchain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck and others.
In the U.S., Securitize operates through its affiliates, including SEC-registered broker-dealer Securitize Markets, LLC, SEC-registered transfer agent Securitize, Inc., and Securitize Markets ATS, LLC, operator of an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS), as well as providing fund administration services. In Europe, Securitize operates through its affiliate Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A., which is fully authorized as an Investment Firm and operates a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making Securitize the only company licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure across both the U.S. and EU. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company. 

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About Currenc Group Inc.
Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) is a fintech pioneer dedicated to transforming global financial services through artificial intelligence (AI). The Company empowers financial institutions worldwide with comprehensive AI solutions, including SEAMLESS AI Call Centre and other AI-powered Agents designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and boost customer satisfaction for banks, insurance, telecommunications companies, government agencies and other financial institutions. The Company's digital remittance platform also enables e-wallets, remittance companies, and corporations to provide real-time, 24/7 global payment services, advancing financial access across underserved communities.

Background Information on Securitize's Business Combination

On October 28, 2025, Securitize, Inc. ("Securitize") and Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT) ("CEPT"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, announced that they entered into a definitive business combination agreement for a proposed business combination (the "Proposed Business Combination"). Upon closing of the Proposed Business Combination, the combined company, Securitize Holdings, Inc. ("Pubco"), is expected to become publicly listed on NYSE or Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SECZ".

The Proposed Business Combination is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, approval by CEPT's shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. Additional information about the Proposed Business Combination, including a copy of the business combination agreement, is available in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CEPT, and in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Securitize and Pubco with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed business combination involving Securitize, CEPT and Pubco, the anticipated listing of Pubco on NYSE or Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SECZ," the expected timing and completion of the Proposed Business Combination, the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize's growth strategy and expansion plans, market opportunity in tokenization and digital assets, regulatory developments, and future financial performance.

Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "potential," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the failure to satisfy closing conditions, including CEPT shareholder approval; the level of redemptions by CEPT's public shareholders; the ability of Pubco to meet the requisite NYSE or Nasdaq listing standards; regulatory developments relating to digital assets and tokenization; market volatility; competition; and those risks factors described in the filings of Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. None of Securitize, CEPT or Pubco undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Important Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize and Pubco have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of CEPT to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, CEPT will mail a definitive proxy statement to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. CEPT shareholders and other interested persons are urged to read the Registration Statement, including the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus contained therein and any amendments thereto, and, when available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, along with other documents filed with the SEC by Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco, because these documents contain important information about Securitize, CEPT, Pubco and the Proposed Business Combination. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

Participants in the Solicitation

Securitize, CEPT, Pubco and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed under SEC rules to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from CEPT's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. Information regarding the names and interests of such persons is, or will be, contained in the filings of Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco with the SEC, including the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a proxy statement or the solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Proposed Business Combination, nor shall it constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

Securitize Media Contact: 
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Tom.murphy@securitize.io
+1 (973) 647-9421

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FAQ

What did Securitize announce about Currenc (CURR) on April 8, 2026?

Securitize announced that Currenc ordinary shares have been tokenized on Ethereum and Solana. According to the company, tokenized shares aim to enable 24/7 markets, fractional ownership, integration with DeFi, and new uses such as collateralization and automated trading.

How will Currenc tokenized shares affect trading for CURR investors?

Tokenized shares are expected to enable 24/7 trading and fractional ownership. According to the company, this could allow global market access across time zones and fractional positions to six decimal places for smaller, continuous trading.

Can Currenc (CURR) tokenized shares be used in DeFi protocols?

Yes — the company says tokenized shares can be integrated into DeFi and used as collateral. According to Currenc, tokens may be used in lending protocols, AMMs, and smart contract portfolio strategies when eligible on the platform.

What does the April 8, 2026 announcement mean for the Securitize platform (CEPT)?

The announcement extends Securitize's issuer-led tokenization use cases to public equities. According to Securitize, Currenc's tokenization demonstrates issuer involvement and aims to make public equities more interoperable with new financial infrastructure.

Is the Animoca Brands reverse merger for Currenc (CURR) final after this announcement?

No — the Animoca Transaction is proposed and not final. According to the company, the reverse merger remains subject to definitive documents, regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, and customary closing conditions.

How can investors access Currenc tokenized shares on Securitize?

Investors must onboard and meet eligibility requirements on Securitize to access tokenized shares. According to the company, interested investors can review eligibility and begin onboarding via the Securitize platform to participate.