Securitize Cuts Out Stablecoin Middlemen in Deal With Anchorage Digital Bank

Introduction

Securitize, the token‑issuance platform with more than $4 billion in assets, announced a new partnership that lets it create and redeem stablecoins directly with Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A. By moving the mint‑to‑redemption workflow onto a federally chartered bank, the two firms remove the traditional stablecoin middlemen and place the entire process under U.S. banking supervision.

How the Direct‑Bank Model Works

Under the new arrangement, Anchorage Digital Bank issues the digital dollars, holds them in custody, and settles every transaction on behalf of Securitize. The bank’s federal charter means the stablecoins are backed by assets that are subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as traditional bank deposits. Securitize announced the change via an X post, emphasizing that a single, regulated institution now handles the entire lifecycle of the tokens—from minting to redemption.

Benefits for Securitize and Its Clients

• Regulatory confidence – By sourcing stablecoins from a bank overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Securitize can assure investors that the digital dollars are backed by assets under federal oversight.
• Operational efficiency – Eliminating third‑party intermediaries simplifies the workflow, reduces settlement latency, and lowers the cost of moving funds between tokenized securities and stablecoins.
• Institutional appeal – The partnership aligns with the broader push for regulated stablecoin issuance, a trend highlighted by the OCC’s recent final stablecoin rule under the GENIUS Act.

Strategic Context and Market Impact

Securitize’s platform powers tokenized funds for major players such as BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, VanEck, BNY and Hamilton Lane. CEO Carlos Domingo has stressed that “the dollar side of every transaction has to hold up to the same scrutiny as the securities side,” a philosophy that this partnership directly supports. Anchorage’s stablecoin portfolio includes USDtb—launched with Ethena Labs—and USA₮, developed with Tether. While the specific token Securitize will use was not disclosed, the collaboration builds on existing ties: roughly 99 % of USDtb’s $530 million in reserves are already held in BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which Securitize tokenizes.

The deal arrives just before the OCC’s final stablecoin rule took effect, signaling that regulated issuance is becoming a cornerstone for scaling tokenization. Data from rwa.xyz shows the tokenized real‑world asset market grew to $31 billion in March, up from $23 billion at the end of 2025, underscoring the expanding demand for compliant digital assets.

Looking Ahead

Securitize continues to broaden its offerings, recently launching tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana and partnering with South Korea’s LG CNS to explore new tokenized funds and stablecoins. By anchoring its stablecoin operations to a federally chartered bank, Securitize positions itself to meet the rising compliance expectations of institutional investors while maintaining the speed and programmability of blockchain‑based assets.

--- This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed by Unchained editorial staff.