Hanwha Becomes Largest Securitize Shareholder as Tokenization Bets Grow

Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirm that various Hanwha entities hold 15.69 million shares of Securitize. This consolidated position edges out Blockchain Capital, which holds 6.0%, and Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo, who retains a 5.4% interest. The holdings are distributed across multiple arms: a private equity fund under Hanwha Asset Management claims 5.9%, the H Foundation holds 3.1%, and Hanwha Investment & Securities accounts for 0.6%. Despite the group's collective weight, a spokesperson for Hanwha Investment & Securities maintained that each affiliate managed its investment independently without a centralized corporate strategy.

This capital infusion aligns with Securitize’s recent push into regulated markets, highlighted by its debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ. The firm has simultaneously deployed blockchain-based versions of its stock on the Solana and Avalanche networks, aiming to bridge traditional equity markets with digital infrastructure. Beyond its own listing, Securitize serves as the technical backbone for high-profile institutional products, including BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. For its part, Hanwha has deepened its Web3 footprint this year, committing roughly 655.8 billion won to firms like Xangle, Kresus, and Digital Asset, while increasing its stake in Upbit operator Dunamu to 9.84%.