Securitize has named former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Brett Redfearn as president and member of its board of directors, adding regulatory experience as the company prepares to go public this year.
Redfearn, who previously led the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets, will work with Securitize’s leadership team to scale its offerings in issuance, trading and fund administration, the company announced in a press release. The company focuses on converting traditional financial assets, such as funds or private credit, into blockchain-based tokens that can be more easily traded.
His appointment comes at a time when tokenization is gaining traction among large financial companies. Banks and asset managers are testing ways to move assets onto blockchain rails in an effort to speed up settlement and expand access to investors.
Securitize is positioning itself as a regulated bridge between those institutions and digital asset infrastructure. The hire adds weight to Securitize’s leadership as it prepares for a proposed public listing through a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. It also reflects a broader trend of companies hiring former regulators to navigate a complex political environment.
“Brett has been instrumental in the way modern markets are structured and regulated,” Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo said in a statement. “He is deeply familiar with our business, our leadership team and our long-term vision.”
Redfearn brings experience in both traditional finance and cryptocurrencies. Before joining Securitize, he founded Panorama Financial Markets Advisory, advising exchanges and asset managers. He also served as head of capital markets at Coinbase (COIN), where he worked on expanding institutional participation in digital assets. Before joining the SEC, Redfearn worked at JP Morgan for more than a dozen years.
