Securitize has appointed former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Brett Redfearn as president and a member of its board, adding regulatory experience as the firm prepares to go public this year.
Redfearn, who previously led the SEC’s trading and markets division, will work with Securitize’s leadership team to scale its offerings across issuance, trading and fund administration, the company announced in a press release. The company focuses on transforming traditional financial assets, such as funds or private credit, into blockchain-based tokens that can be traded more easily.
His appointment comes at a time when tokenization is gaining traction among major financial firms. 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 positions itself as a regulated bridge between these institutions and digital asset infrastructure. The hire adds weight to Securitize’s leadership as it prepares for a proposed public offering through a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. It also reflects a broader trend of companies bringing in former regulators to navigate a complex political environment.
“Brett has been instrumental in how modern markets are structured and regulated,” Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo said in a statement. “He is deeply committed to our business, management team and long-term vision.”
Redfearn brings experience from both traditional finance and crypto. Before joining Securitize, he founded Panorama Financial Markets Advisory, advising stock exchanges and asset managers. He also served as head of capital markets at Coinbase (COIN), where he worked to expand institutional participation in digital assets. Before joining the SEC, Redfearn was with JP Morgan for over a dozen years.
