After 8 months of transformative impact, we’re thrilled to share that @Sonnenshein has been named President of Securitize. With Michael’s leadership, we’re setting new standards for tokenized securities, bridging traditional markets to the blockchain and powering the world’s largest tokenized assets. Congratulations, Michael!

NEW EP: How Wall Street Learned To Love Tokenization with Michael Sonnenshein The tokenized RWA market just hit $25B. Does this show institutional adoption? In today's episode, @ayyyeandy sits down with @Sonnenshein, president of @Securitize to cover: > Why BlackRock & Apollo Chose Securitize Over Everyone Else > What Makes "Native" Tokenization Different > The @convergeonchain Blockchain Partnership with @ethena_labs > Which Asset Classes Wall Street Is Missing > SEC's Real Stance on Tokenization > The Risks Everyone's Overlooking in RWA Mania Full episode links below. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Magic Ad 01:12 Starknet Ad 01:52 Understanding Securitize 05:28 TradFi’s Move to RWA 07:57 New Ecosystem Opportunities 14:27 Converge Ecosystem Partnerships 16:42 Genius Act Ripple Effect 19:05 Mantle Ad 19:46 Starknet Ad 22:44 Michael’s Sector Spotlights 28:13 Next Evolution of ETFs 31:20 Michael's Key Learnings

Exclusive from @ninabambysheva in @Forbes: Jump Crypto Invests in Securitize “This is a signal that firms like Jump now have conviction in not only tokenization, but the role it's playing in transforming capital markets.” – Michael @Sonnenshein, COO 🔗 https://t.co/xeFD3yo0Dc

New episode: "Michael Sonnenshein | Securitize's COO Shares Why Institutions Like BlackRock Are Tokenizing" on @_TalkingTokens just dropped. Securitize COO @Sonnenshein joins @jacqmelinek to explore the evolving world of digital assets—covering the growing appetite for tokenization, where the space is headed, and how much the regulatory landscape has shifted.Don’t miss this insightful conversation 🎙️⬇️

Jump Crypto Acquires Strategic Equity in Securitize to Promote Institutional Access to Tokenized Assets

If you missed TokenizeThis in person, we've got you covered! Recordings are now dropping on YouTube every day: - Fireside with Michael @Sonnenshein from @Securitize 🔥 - TradFi's @SPGlobal & Crypto's @KaikoData discuss ETFs & Indices - @happytokenizing reveals STM's rebrand https://t.co/PaFT83rKSC 

BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Reaches $2.5 Billion, with 80% Concentrated in 4 Addresses According to DL News, BlackRock's on-chain tokenized fund, BUIDL, has reached $2.5 billion in assets under management, with approximately 80% of the funds concentrated in 4 wallet addresses. On-chain data shows that addresses related to the stablecoin protocol Ethena hold $1.3 billion, Spark Protocol holds $500 million, and another major holder is the Crypto Relief Fund, founded by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, holding approximately $140 million. Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein pointed out that BUIDL's high concentration stems from its institutional product positioning, with a minimum investment threshold of $5 million, and no intention of pursuing "investment democratization." He emphasized that on-chain tokenization is still in its early stages, "only the bottom of the first inning." Currently, Securitize is partnering with traditional private equity giants such as Apollo and KKR to launch on-chain funds, but the minimum investment amount for such products is still $20,000 to $50,000, targeting only high-net-worth investors.

BlackRock BUIDL On-Chain Tokenized Fund Reaches $2.50 Billion, with Highly Concentrated Capital

Michael Sonnenshein says most of BlackRock’s $2.5B tokenized fund is held by four wallets. Here’s why: https://t.co/lenhRROam1

TOKENISATION NEWS #24 Michael Sonnenshein, COO of Securitize, expressed caution about the tokenisation of real estate during a panel at Paris Blockchain Week 2025. He questioned whether real estate is the best asset class to lead the Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation space, despite many experts predicting that the RWA market could surpass $30 trillion by the 2030s. Sonnenshein acknowledged that tokenising real estate could unlock efficiencies by eliminating middlemen and reducing transaction costs, but he argued that real estate doesn’t align well with the liquidity demands of the on-chain economy. “Tokenisation doesn’t translate well to representing real estate ownership,” he stated. While sceptical of real estate’s role in RWAs, Sonnenshein remains optimistic about the broader potential of tokenisation. He believes that more liquid assets are better suited to benefit from blockchain’s efficiencies and cater to the needs of institutional investors. This statement from Sonnenshein highlights the ongoing debate within the tokenisation community as to which asset classes are best suited for blockchain’s transformative power, with many looking beyond real estate towards more adaptable and liquid asset types.

JUST RELEASED: Last week at TokenizeThis, the legendary @Sonnenshein (former CEO of @Grayscale, now COO of @Securitize) was interviewed by https://t.co/RAp7MVLNmp CEO @happytokenizing to learn what's in store for the company and for Michael https://t.co/yPKvlWayLN

"We bear an incredible responsibility as an organization to ensure that we don't tokenize just for the sake of tokenization[...] We need to offer some other value add" - Michael Sonnenshein, @Securitize Last week, we co-hosted Kiln Rendez-Vous with @cryptio_co & @KAST_official during @ParisBlockWeek. Relive our panel on 'A New Era of Yield in Digital Assets,' where we gathered industry leaders including @Cyrus_Fazel (@swissborg),@MerlinEgalite (@MorphoLabs), @MSonnenshein (@Securitize), and Hemant Pandit (@cryptio_co). From DeFi lending innovations to institutional-grade tokenization, the panel unveiled groundbreaking insights on the next era of finance. Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/SiIoA0CxO6

#TradFi powerhouses like @SocieteGenerale - FORGE, @BIS_org, and @Worldpay_Global joined forces with #DeFi leaders to tackle some of the most pressing questions affecting our industry at our @ParisBlockWeek event this week. Cryptio's Hemant Pandit, was joined by Michael Sonnenshein (@Securitize), @MerlinEgalite (@MorphoLabs), and @Cyrus_Fazel (@swissborg), sharing sharp insight on what’s next for digital asset #yield.💡 As #staking and #lending demand grows, are we seeing a shift away from wallets and self-custody - toward #CeFi-grade UX with regulated protections?Thanks to our partners @Kiln_finance and @KAST_official for co-hosting an incredible event.

Securitize appoints former Anchorage executive Georgia Quinn as Chief Legal Officer

Securitize, a tokenization platform supported by BlackRock, has appointed Georgia Quinn as Chief Legal Officer.

SoSo Daily Dec 20 | Bitcoin falls below 98,000 USDT

SoSo Daily Dec 13 | BlackRock Recommends 1-2% Bitcoin Allocation in Multi-Asset Portfolios

SoSo Daily Nov 26 | MicroStrategy Acquires 55,500 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 386,700 BTC

🎙️We had a great conversation with @Sonnenshein, ex-CEO of @Grayscale. Michael built Grayscale into the world’s largest crypto asset manager and was instrumental in getting #Bitcoin ETFs approved in the US. Topics covered include: • How Michael landed his role at Grayscale • Arch’s opportunity and the future of borrow/lend in crypto • @Grayscale’s early days of institutional #bitcoin adoption the future of ETFs and more! This is the first episode of our new podcast, View From the Arch, where we interview industry leaders on their personal & professional journeys in an off-the-cuff, personal conversation. Special thank you to @APompliano for the epic studio! Full Ep: https://t.co/8yoJWzovHG

Grayscale announced that Peter Mintzberg has joined the team and officially assumed the role of the new CEO.

After 8 months of transformative impact, we’re thrilled to share that @Sonnenshein has been named President of Securitize. With Michael’s leadership, we’re setting new standards for tokenized securities, bridging traditional markets to the blockchain and powering the world’s largest tokenized assets. Congratulations, Michael!

NEW EP: How Wall Street Learned To Love Tokenization with Michael Sonnenshein The tokenized RWA market just hit $25B. Does this show institutional adoption? In today's episode, @ayyyeandy sits down with @Sonnenshein, president of @Securitize to cover: > Why BlackRock & Apollo Chose Securitize Over Everyone Else > What Makes "Native" Tokenization Different > The @convergeonchain Blockchain Partnership with @ethena_labs > Which Asset Classes Wall Street Is Missing > SEC's Real Stance on Tokenization > The Risks Everyone's Overlooking in RWA Mania Full episode links below. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Magic Ad 01:12 Starknet Ad 01:52 Understanding Securitize 05:28 TradFi’s Move to RWA 07:57 New Ecosystem Opportunities 14:27 Converge Ecosystem Partnerships 16:42 Genius Act Ripple Effect 19:05 Mantle Ad 19:46 Starknet Ad 22:44 Michael’s Sector Spotlights 28:13 Next Evolution of ETFs 31:20 Michael's Key Learnings

Exclusive from @ninabambysheva in @Forbes: Jump Crypto Invests in Securitize “This is a signal that firms like Jump now have conviction in not only tokenization, but the role it's playing in transforming capital markets.” – Michael @Sonnenshein, COO 🔗 https://t.co/xeFD3yo0Dc

New episode: "Michael Sonnenshein | Securitize's COO Shares Why Institutions Like BlackRock Are Tokenizing" on @_TalkingTokens just dropped. Securitize COO @Sonnenshein joins @jacqmelinek to explore the evolving world of digital assets—covering the growing appetite for tokenization, where the space is headed, and how much the regulatory landscape has shifted.Don’t miss this insightful conversation 🎙️⬇️

Jump Crypto Acquires Strategic Equity in Securitize to Promote Institutional Access to Tokenized Assets

If you missed TokenizeThis in person, we've got you covered! Recordings are now dropping on YouTube every day: - Fireside with Michael @Sonnenshein from @Securitize 🔥 - TradFi's @SPGlobal & Crypto's @KaikoData discuss ETFs & Indices - @happytokenizing reveals STM's rebrand https://t.co/PaFT83rKSC 

BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Reaches $2.5 Billion, with 80% Concentrated in 4 Addresses According to DL News, BlackRock's on-chain tokenized fund, BUIDL, has reached $2.5 billion in assets under management, with approximately 80% of the funds concentrated in 4 wallet addresses. On-chain data shows that addresses related to the stablecoin protocol Ethena hold $1.3 billion, Spark Protocol holds $500 million, and another major holder is the Crypto Relief Fund, founded by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, holding approximately $140 million. Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein pointed out that BUIDL's high concentration stems from its institutional product positioning, with a minimum investment threshold of $5 million, and no intention of pursuing "investment democratization." He emphasized that on-chain tokenization is still in its early stages, "only the bottom of the first inning." Currently, Securitize is partnering with traditional private equity giants such as Apollo and KKR to launch on-chain funds, but the minimum investment amount for such products is still $20,000 to $50,000, targeting only high-net-worth investors.

BlackRock BUIDL On-Chain Tokenized Fund Reaches $2.50 Billion, with Highly Concentrated Capital

Michael Sonnenshein says most of BlackRock’s $2.5B tokenized fund is held by four wallets. Here’s why: https://t.co/lenhRROam1

TOKENISATION NEWS #24 Michael Sonnenshein, COO of Securitize, expressed caution about the tokenisation of real estate during a panel at Paris Blockchain Week 2025. He questioned whether real estate is the best asset class to lead the Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation space, despite many experts predicting that the RWA market could surpass $30 trillion by the 2030s. Sonnenshein acknowledged that tokenising real estate could unlock efficiencies by eliminating middlemen and reducing transaction costs, but he argued that real estate doesn’t align well with the liquidity demands of the on-chain economy. “Tokenisation doesn’t translate well to representing real estate ownership,” he stated. While sceptical of real estate’s role in RWAs, Sonnenshein remains optimistic about the broader potential of tokenisation. He believes that more liquid assets are better suited to benefit from blockchain’s efficiencies and cater to the needs of institutional investors. This statement from Sonnenshein highlights the ongoing debate within the tokenisation community as to which asset classes are best suited for blockchain’s transformative power, with many looking beyond real estate towards more adaptable and liquid asset types.

JUST RELEASED: Last week at TokenizeThis, the legendary @Sonnenshein (former CEO of @Grayscale, now COO of @Securitize) was interviewed by https://t.co/RAp7MVLNmp CEO @happytokenizing to learn what's in store for the company and for Michael https://t.co/yPKvlWayLN

"We bear an incredible responsibility as an organization to ensure that we don't tokenize just for the sake of tokenization[...] We need to offer some other value add" - Michael Sonnenshein, @Securitize Last week, we co-hosted Kiln Rendez-Vous with @cryptio_co & @KAST_official during @ParisBlockWeek. Relive our panel on 'A New Era of Yield in Digital Assets,' where we gathered industry leaders including @Cyrus_Fazel (@swissborg),@MerlinEgalite (@MorphoLabs), @MSonnenshein (@Securitize), and Hemant Pandit (@cryptio_co). From DeFi lending innovations to institutional-grade tokenization, the panel unveiled groundbreaking insights on the next era of finance. Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/SiIoA0CxO6

#TradFi powerhouses like @SocieteGenerale - FORGE, @BIS_org, and @Worldpay_Global joined forces with #DeFi leaders to tackle some of the most pressing questions affecting our industry at our @ParisBlockWeek event this week. Cryptio's Hemant Pandit, was joined by Michael Sonnenshein (@Securitize), @MerlinEgalite (@MorphoLabs), and @Cyrus_Fazel (@swissborg), sharing sharp insight on what’s next for digital asset #yield.💡 As #staking and #lending demand grows, are we seeing a shift away from wallets and self-custody - toward #CeFi-grade UX with regulated protections?Thanks to our partners @Kiln_finance and @KAST_official for co-hosting an incredible event.

Securitize appoints former Anchorage executive Georgia Quinn as Chief Legal Officer

Securitize, a tokenization platform supported by BlackRock, has appointed Georgia Quinn as Chief Legal Officer.

SoSo Daily Dec 20 | Bitcoin falls below 98,000 USDT

SoSo Daily Dec 13 | BlackRock Recommends 1-2% Bitcoin Allocation in Multi-Asset Portfolios

SoSo Daily Nov 26 | MicroStrategy Acquires 55,500 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 386,700 BTC

🎙️We had a great conversation with @Sonnenshein, ex-CEO of @Grayscale. Michael built Grayscale into the world’s largest crypto asset manager and was instrumental in getting #Bitcoin ETFs approved in the US. Topics covered include: • How Michael landed his role at Grayscale • Arch’s opportunity and the future of borrow/lend in crypto • @Grayscale’s early days of institutional #bitcoin adoption the future of ETFs and more! This is the first episode of our new podcast, View From the Arch, where we interview industry leaders on their personal & professional journeys in an off-the-cuff, personal conversation. Special thank you to @APompliano for the epic studio! Full Ep: https://t.co/8yoJWzovHG

Grayscale announced that Peter Mintzberg has joined the team and officially assumed the role of the new CEO.